In research terms reading fiction is “text processing.” It’s a highfaluting term for the relationship between a reader and the book he or she reads. A relationship that writers must remember and cultivate in their creations. As Samuel Johnson says, “A writer only begins a book.” In September 1997, the Psychonomic Bulletin & Review, Volume… Continue reading A Writer Only Begins a Book
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It’s Reading Season!
Mea Culpa! I’ve been nose to the grindstone and completely forgot to double-check that Thursday’s post went out as scheduled. And I was caught! It wasn’t scheduled. Totally my fault, but I did meet my deadline for completing my final revision. Yay! And I’ve been preparing for Reading Season. It’s time to start practicing. A new… Continue reading It’s Reading Season!
Born Storytellers
We are born storytellers. Have you ever told a ghost story? Or did you tell a lie to make certain you stayed out of trouble? Perhaps you told a friend or coworker about the terrible, horrible, no-good day you had? Maybe you shared a story about the joyful day when your son or daughter was… Continue reading Born Storytellers
What Reader Cindy Wants
I created a reader questionnaire based on questions asked in the Actor’s Studio show.Today, let’s see What Reader Cindy wants in a book.
What Reader Jess Wants
Reader Questionnaire: What Reader Jess Wants (With a tip of the hat to the Inside the Actor’s Studio) First Name: Jess Gender: Female Occupation: Library Assistant, Writer What occupation (other than yours) would you like to try? Voice over artist What sound or noise do you love? The turning of a page What sound or… Continue reading What Reader Jess Wants