If you don't have time to read, you don't have the time (or the tools) to write. Simple as that.   Stephen King I've never read a Stephen King title except his book on writing, appropriately called "On Writing".  It was good, he shared a lot about his writing methods and his theories on writing.  One tidbit he shared was today's quote.  You won't be a good writer if you are not a reader.  You can't be a good one if you aren't reading.  Read.  Read lots.  Read all different genres.  Read a variety of authors.  While you read take mental notes of different styles and methods.  Read for enjoyment, read for "business", read for personal growth.  Then you can begin to write.  You cannot be a writer without being a reader.  You can, however, be a reader and not a writer.  :)  His whole point is you can't write and expect people to read your stuff if you aren't reading other people's stuff.  A wr...