Occasionally I start getting a little bit too into buying new books instead of reading something from the endless to-be-read pile on my shelf. When that happens, it’s a great time for me to go through my books and remind myself of why I bought them in the first place. So, here are 8 books on my TBR that I’m looking forward to reading.
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Mid-Year Reading Journal Update 2023
I still believe my decision to start a reading journal a couple of years ago was one of the best I’ve ever made. Having a reading journal to record my thoughts, track my reading, and provide a little bit of a creative outlet does wonders for my motivation to read. However, I noticed that I only talk about my reading journals when I set them up, rarely providing any further information on how it’s going or how it looks throughout or at the end of the year. So, this year I thought I would change that with a little mid-year update.
My Least Favourite Thing About Writing
Spoiler alert: it’s the editing. While I enjoy writing (most of the time), even when it gets difficult (often), I do have a least favourite part of the process of creating a fictional story. My favourite part is either the planning or writing itself, and as soon as I get to the stage in a piece where I need to look over it to figure out where I’ve gone wrong and make structural or grammatical changes, I want to run away.
Monthly Wrap-Up – June 2023: Creature Of Habit
Once again, I started this month with some lofty reading goals, but as I sit down to write this it feels like I read Piranesi, the first book in this wrap-up, months ago. Somehow, though, it was in June, and I got through 3 books this month (as usual), including one that I highly recommend, and I’m excited to give my thoughts on them.
Why I Struggle To Finish Writing Novels
Unfortunately, I rarely finish what I start when it comes to writing. Though the length of time it takes me to complete something is never an issue, I tend to decide it is and abandon projects when it feels like I should be done with them already. To make matters worse, I can be quite slow when it comes to writing, which means I don’t feel as though I’m making any progress and then thanks to the decision that I’m taking too long, I stop making any altogether. Whether seduced by a new story or intimidated by a current one, I can’t seem to bring my stories to their conclusion.
One For My Enemy by Olivie Blake – Review
As a big fan of The Atlas Six, I was eager to read One For My Enemy. I look forward to making my way through all of Olivie Blake’s books, as I enjoy her plots, her characterisation, and her partnership with Little Chmura, who brings her characters to life with visual art. However, One For My Enemy was not as enjoyable as I had hoped it would be, falling a little flat in the places I was hoping it would shine.
10 Things to Eliminate from Your Writing
Occasionally, you might wonder, ‘What should I look out for when editing my writing?’ We all need a reminder every once in a while about all the clunky words, phrases, and bad habits it would be a good idea to remove from our writing to make it clearer and more concise. I’m very close to embarking on some serious editing with one of my pieces of writing and thought it would be a great time to review the kinds of mistakes I should be looking out for.
My Reading Routine (or lack thereof)
I’m always curious about how and when people read, especially when they read a dozen or more books a month, but generally too. Do you have a set time to read? A dedicated reading nook? Does most of your reading happen on your commute? Have you often lost sleep for a good book? I want to share my answers to these questions and more in this post.
Monthly Wrap-Up – May 2023: When Tears of The Kingdom Calls
Even though I had high hopes for my reading this month, I’m unsurprised that I managed to read a measly two books. Last month, when I was hopeful, it slipped my mind that the game The Legend of Zelda: Tears on the Kingdom would be released on 12 May, and after that, my reading was practically non-existent. Rather than find a good balance between reading and gaming, I threw myself into Tears of the Kingdom to indulge in nostalgia, and I don’t regret it one bit.
What I Like About Gaming (As a Reader)
Many readers spend all their free time with their eyes on a book and don’t even question it. If you dedicate most of your time to reading, it might be your only hobby, or it might be your primary hobby, and you would not think twice when you have a spare moment before reaching for your latest read. Unless you’re like me, and reading is just one of your hobbies among many. Reading and writing may be my most consistent hobbies and the ones I am most devoted to, but I have a few other hobbies that require my attention every now and again, one of which is gaming.
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