Reading is a method for the brain to update its software. A slightly amusing dig at screen-addicted young folk. I've seen it in various forms on social media, but applied to writers and the advice becomes seriously significant.
As with all skills, if you don't refresh and update regularly, it can make you stale. Reading a variety of material can refresh the writing muscle. I believe this works by considering style, story development and structure, voice, and many other aspects that can benefit the flavour of your writing.
Not all of the reading experiences will be positive. It may be the case that you don't finish a book or article because you find the delivery unsuitable for you, the exercise of writing has made you a more discerning reader. The positive and negative reading experiences give a better view of your own writing. It can re-energise and improve the outcomes of your efforts.
Range of books that I have read recently:-
Odyssey - Stephen Fry
The Last Devil to Die - Richard Osman
On The Lookout - Kerry J Donovan
I have read these books for entertainment as well as to broaden my experience. Before Christmas, I also read Christmas Carol by Dickens. It doesn't halt progress to go back to familiar works. So keep reading and your writing will continue to develop.
God Bless
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