Culture Quote by Jennifer Egan
“We live in a moment and a culture when reading is really endangered. There's simply no way to write well, though, if you're not reading well.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The New Yorker, 2015
Reading sustains good writing; without it, writers lose depth and skill.
In simple terms: Reading fuels writing quality.
Read widely to improve writing.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- academic research
- creative writing
- journalism
- self‑education
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does reading influence your own writing?
- What genres could you explore to broaden your perspective?
If you stop reading, your writing will stagnate.