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#30: How to Become a Reader Again
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If you’re a fiction author who hasn’t felt like a reader in a while… you’re not alone.
Between writing deadlines, life demands, and constant distractions, it’s easy to fall out of the habit of reading for joy. But if you want to write powerful fiction, you need to feed your creative well.
In this week's podcast episode, I walk you through simple, doable ways to fall back in love with reading—even if it’s been a while:
📖 Choose the Format That Works for You – Audiobooks, eBooks, paperbacks—it all counts.
🗓️ Add Reading to Your Schedule – What gets scheduled gets done.
📊 Track the Number of Books You Read – Yes, watching your progress is motivating.
🏕️ Plan a Reading Retreat – Whether it’s a weekend getaway or a cozy corner at home, unplug and get lost in stories.
The goal isn’t to add pressure—it’s to bring back the joy of being a reader first, writer second.
If you’ve been craving that deep-in-a-book feeling again, this episode is your invitation.
Your best writing starts with inspired reading.
Let’s get you back to it!
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Free resources for you:
The Confident Fiction Author Toolkit: fictioncourses.com/toolkit
Dictation + Scrivener Power Combo Mini Course: fictioncourses.com/dictation
Dictation for Authors: Tools and Tips of the Trade: fictioncourses.com/dictationguide
5 Stereotypes to Avoid When Writing about Native Americans: fictioncourses.com/stereotypes
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