Maybe you're one of those people who writes poems, but rarely reads them. Let me put this as delicately as I can: If you don't read, your writing is going to suck.

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If you don't read, your writing is going to suck. As a writer, it's important to stay up on the latest writing trends and to pay attention to how other writers write. But, even more importantly, if you don't read other people's works, you're going to end up with a lot of bad poetry. You need to be exposed to other writers' styles if you want to be a skilled writer yourself.

In addition, there are always new writing techniques that will help your writing grow. Nobody knows everything about writing. The best thing about reading is that no matter what kind of writing you're doing, it can help improve your own work.

Source: Ordinary Genius: A Guide For The Poet Within

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