I have the same experience of being affected by whatever I’m reading. I can see/feel the authors words seeping into my own writing, like osmosis or something. It’s a very interesting experience, but it does make me somewhat weary of what I commit to reading. I mean, I’m not sure how ready I am to have some huge tome seeping into the next few things I write.
What a delightful wish for your fellow writers. And yes, what we read so affects what we write. I find myself imitating so many different things.
Yes, if I remember correctly, Borges once said that a writer is nothing more than a combination of books they have read. Thanks for reading, Evelyn.
I have the same experience of being affected by whatever I’m reading. I can see/feel the authors words seeping into my own writing, like osmosis or something. It’s a very interesting experience, but it does make me somewhat weary of what I commit to reading. I mean, I’m not sure how ready I am to have some huge tome seeping into the next few things I write.
Nice reflection, Hrvoje :)
As always, thanks for reading, Michael.
Will do, captain!