Reading usually precedes writing. And the impulse to write is almost always fired by reading. Reading, the love of reading, is what makes you dream of becoming a writer. And, long after you’ve become a writer, reading books others write–and rereading the beloved books of the past–constitutes an irresistible distraction from writing. Distraction. Consolation. Torment. And yes, inspiration.
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Leonard Durso 
And, I believe, the best teacher of writing is the reading of good writing… 🙂
I’m in total agreement with you.
such true words…
Yes, they are. They resonate with me.
🙂 Oh! yes very well said. Agreed!
She was an astute critic and a very well-read writer herself. I always find something to nod in agreement with when reading her.
Thanks for sharing 🙂 I look forward to reading more about her.
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