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“I read an awful lot in college - a lot of Dickens, a lot of 19th century American stuff, a lot of old mysteries. Maybe it's helped me attain a certain fluidity with my style.” quote by Josh Lieb
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“I read an awful lot in college - a lot of Dickens, a lot of 19th century American stuff, a lot of old mysteries. Maybe it's helped me attain a certain fluidity with my style.”

Josh Lieb

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Source Interview: The Art of Storytelling, Josh Lieb, 2015

Extensive reading across genres enhances stylistic flexibility and creative fluidity.

In simple terms: Reading many styles improves writing.

Key Takeaway

Read widely for stylistic growth.

Themes

reading creativity style development

Mood

inquisitive inspirational

Type

educational creative

When to use this quote

  • writing workshops
  • academic research
  • creative projects
  • editing processes

Key Concepts

literary influence cognitive flexibility

Questions to Reflect On

  • Which genres most shape your voice?
  • How to balance influence with originality?
A Different Perspective

Over‑reading may dilute personal voice.

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