A writer’s education

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I have never met a good writer who was not also a good reader. But reading by itself does not give someone the ability to create good stories. While it is possible to stumble into the desired result, the path is narrow, and the journey is easier with a map.

The benefits of reading a lot are similar to a comment I have seen about pipes — they give a wise man time to think and a foolish man something to do. The simple act of…