Whether you read nonfiction to learn about the American Revolution or novels to read about fictional vampires, your reading can serve a purpose to fuel your creativity.
Lately, as the light has changed to indicate seasonal change, I find myself spending less time in front of a computer and more time tucked into a good book…or two…or three. It is almost like I am re-fueling my brain.
Each time I pick up a book, I need to make sure I have a notepad handy. If I am reading a novel, it might provide me with insight into a fiction technique that I might want to try in my own creative writing. When reading nonfiction–whether it is a history or one focused on a process–I always pick up an idea or two on how to better focus on my business or my life. And, when reading online, I try to bookmark the sites that prod me to improve.
Information overload? Perhaps. However, I tend to observe myself as I experience an ebb and a flow. There are the months when I barely read and I’m like a squirrel, hoarding books for long, dark winter months. Other weeks, I find myself rapidly devouring books and magazines with the ideas coming in close succession. At different times, I search for something to read, forcing myself to find something I want to read or something that will instill in me more inspiration.

How does reading influence your inspiration and creativity?

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