Reading for the Sake of Reading

Painting of a woman reading by an open door with flowers and greenery in the background

Reading opens a window into us through which we can see the world in a different light. In my last post, I talked about the pleasure and the benefits of reading every day. Reading doesn’t have to be about accumulating knowledge or facts. It doesn’t have to be about studying or reading to become a … Continue reading Reading for the Sake of Reading

On Reading Every Day

woman reading in the evening in darkly lit room painting

Reading, not because we have to, but because we want to, is one of life’s pleasures. Maybe you’ve noticed this too: people who read often live more deeply and are nicer to be with than those who quit reading after finishing school. Nihilistics excluded. There are more things out there for us to read than … Continue reading On Reading Every Day

11 Inspiring Writing Quotes for Writers of All Persuasions

Some writing quotes sound like common wisdom--but others sparkle and inspire. In this post, I want to share with you some of my favorite all time writing quotes--words of wisdom that can improve our writing, whether we're writing essays at school, emails at work, letters to our penpals, or articles or novels for a living. … Continue reading 11 Inspiring Writing Quotes for Writers of All Persuasions