Writing Tips
A practical approach to choosing, pacing and enjoying the books waiting on your nightstand.
The to-be-read pile is a monument to good intentions. Here is how to turn it into a reading plan instead of a source of guilt.
Alternate a long, demanding novel with something short and bright. Momentum is its own reward.
If a book is not working after fifty pages, set it aside. A pile you enjoy is a pile you will finish.
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