Why Reading Shapes the Writer You Become

Presented by: John Connolly
Categories: Career | Readers

John Connolly discusses Books to Die For and the belief that writers are first and foremost readers. He explores how reading deeply shapes voice, craft, and a lifelong connection to storytelling.

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