The one thing that makes writing a better pastime than reading is that you can make things turn out the way you want in the end!
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
I started writing because I found I could spend more time in my own imagination by doing that than I could by reading.
Reading is probably what leads most writers to writing.
Reading while I'm writing ideally inspires my competitive side. When I read great writers, I want to be a better writer.
My favorite pastime is to write.
I've always really enjoyed writing different things because I get bored very easily.
Writing has always helped me to make sense of difficult things.
I love reading; it's a great way to avoid writing.
Sometimes reading other writers helps. You learn some little technique that turns out to be useful, or simply are reinspired by the amazing things others do.
I have a great many shortcomings, but writing for something on time has never bothered me.
It usually helps me write by reading - somehow the reading gear in your head turns the writing gear.