Above is a concept that Stephen King discussed in his excellent book On Writing, and it’s true as true can be. So in this blog, we’re going to look at the importance of writers reading. Reading novels is often a more effective method of learning to write than any college course you might take. Of…
Proud to be on the “World’s Longest Thank You Note” for Call Me Ishmael, a unique project that places fun phones in libraries, schools and bookstores. When patrons pick up the phone, they hear audio-recorded messages from other readers around the world, helping them discover great books. They began their Kickstarter project last November and…
Occasionally parents ask, “How can I get my son to love reading?” or “What can I do to get my daughter to start reading regularly?” As a parent, we have a responsibility to be diligent in helping our kids find their way to reading paradise. Here are the three keys we’ve worked to instill with…
As parents, we want our kids to develop a love for reading, and part of that comes through creating a reading environment in which they can thrive. When you do, they’ll begin to appreciate the written word even more. Here’s how: Create a Reading Environment by Buying Bedside Lamps Reading before bed or for the…
Compiled these statistics about ebooks, reading, the Amazon Kindle and the Apple iPad the other day for a project and thought I’d share: Ebooks Ebook sales grew 177% last year. Source 53% of those who buy ebook readers state that they now read more books than they did before. Source 51% of e-reader owners increased…