Digestion of words as well; I often read aloud to myself in my writing corner in the library, where no one can hear me, for the sake of better savouring the text, so as to make it all the more mine.

About This Quote

Many writers, including Shakespeare, claim that they read their work aloud before putting it aside, in order to make it better. This is a great idea to keep in mind while you are writing. Naturally, this applies more to fiction writing, but if you write non-fiction, you should read your work out loud. Also, while you are reading out loud, listen intently for any details that seem off or unclear.

You never want to be caught off-guard while you are writing. If you stumble on a sentence or something that just doesn’t sound right, take the time to fix it.

Source: The Library At Night

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