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I try to read writers who are better than me because it inspires me to be better.

I think, basically, what I'm good for is reading - a lot. I think I'll always be more of a reader than a writer, definitely. There are sooo many books in the world I haven't read, sometimes I feel as if they're all piled on top of my head weighing me down and saying, 'Hurry up.'

I believe that reading widely is the best preparation for writing.

Reading is probably what leads most writers to 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 can give advice to anyone interested in writing in one word: Read! I think it's much more important to be a reader than to be a writer!

Just writing a lot doesn't necessarily make you a better writer. You have to hear yourself as a writer, and the best way to do that is to read your writing out loud.

I primarily read fiction, and I read a good many wonderful books while writing 'The Visibles.'

I prefer reading to writing. Reading changes your world view. Writing changes absolutely nothing. Except, of course, when it makes you rich.

I'd always been a big reader, and I loved books, and I always thought writing would be a great way to get by in the world.