Have you ever had a day when you can write and you're
frustrated? Of course, we all have those days, usually when real life is
interfering, when we stare at a work in progress without a clue. I believe
that's were reading your own previously published books can help.
A book that has already been published is one that
stands on its own as successful. Whether the book has sold one copy or
thousands, it's made it to the outside world to proclaim your existence as an
author. Here are three ways rereading your own work help your writing.
1)
Reading is always a great way to relax.
Writers need time to relax from worries and deadlines, and reading a book is
the best way to transport yourself away. When you relax, your creativity is
nurtured like rain to a budding rose.
2)
Reading your books boosts your
self-confidence. You get to go on the perfect adventure through your book. It's
written by you so it's the adventure that you always wanted to have. When you
enjoy your own writing your self-confidence grows and starts to reach up like a
flower to sunshine.
3)
You remember why you write. Writing isn't
necessarily about becoming rich as a published author. For most of us it's
about sharing a story that we've nurtured within our hearts. Writing is how we
say hello and share our rosy beauty with the world.
Some may ask if rereading the works-in-progress will
work as well. I'm sorry to say, usually not. The reason is that you'll probably
only cause yourself more frustration when you reach the part where you were
stuck.
Give yourself a break. Enjoy your own books and the
adventure that you crafted. It's an excellent way to regain your
self-confidence and remember why you write in the first place.
When I'm stuck, I reread my first published work and
only print book, Dhampir Passions, or one of my others on my Kindle. Writers, comment and share which of your works you reread?
Why do you reread that particular book?
Happy reading,
Mary
Mary Corrales is a multi-published author who loves to
write erotica and erotic romance. She writes in several genres including
paranormal, fantasy, contemporary suspense and futuristic. She's known to mix
genres, and surprise her readers with unexpected twists. Her latest book, BET
YOUR SWEET ACES, is available wherever sassy and sexy romances are sold.
