[stylist] invitation to join book talk

[j AND B]

one word
absolutely
can't really see how you could do otherwise



How else are you to learn except by observing the work of others?
applies to many other things besides  writing
  kind regards
Jack 
> Date: Wed, 29 Dec 2010 06:20:01 -0600
> From: The Crowd <the_crowd at cox.net>
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> Subject: Re: [stylist] invitation to join book talk
> 
> It is a list where you talk about books you like or hate, braille, audio 
> books,  a discussion list about those enchanting things we write!
>
> I have a question for you guys.
>
> Do you know a writer who doesn't read other peoples books?
>
> I have a writer friend and he said he hasn't read a book in years because he 
> doesn't want that persons style to influence him.
>
> I've tried to convince him to read books because it is a study in the craft, 
> but he just refuses.
>
> now, I've noticed in his writing that some of his details about crime sceens 
> and procedures are wrong. I've also noticed that many of his chars sound like 
> him.
>
> What is your experience with this?
>
> Do you read books to help you with your craft?
>
> Always curious,
> Atty
>
>
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