I try to read writers who are better than me because it inspires me to be better.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
There are probably many, many people who are better writers than me.
Other writers definitely influence my writing. What encourages me and inspires me is when I read a good book. It makes me want to be a better writer.
Reading while I'm writing ideally inspires my competitive side. When I read great writers, I want to be a better writer.
Most writers tend to get worse rather than better. I'm determined to be one that gets better.
All writers I know are readers first and foremost, and that's why you become a writer.
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 enjoy being influenced by other writers.
I am a better novelist than a poet, playwright, or essayist.
The great thing about being a writer is that you are always recreating yourself.
I am a writer because writing is the thing I do best.
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