Bible Quote by Min Jin Lee
“After I quit being a lawyer in '95, I was having a lot of trouble writing. Then I read somewhere that Willa Cather read a chapter of the Bible every day before she started work. I thought, 'Okay, I'll try it.' Before each writing session, I started to read the Bible like a writer, thinking about language, character, and themes.”
About This Quote
Adopting a disciplined reading habit can unlock creative flow for writers.
In simple terms: Reading daily can improve writing.
Key Takeaway
Read regularly to inspire writing.
Themes
creativity
discipline
habit formation
Mood
motivational
practical
Type
practical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- author routines
- creative blocks
- daily practice
Key Concepts
writing process
literary inspiration
Questions to Reflect On
- What daily habit could boost your creativity?
- How does reading influence your own voice?
A Different Perspective
Reading alone may not solve deeper writer's block.
![“I had lots of time to read [being a lawyer] what I hadn't read in my school and college days. Being a bad student I barely passed my exams and I barely bothered about books. It was sports all the time. I started reading and got involved in literature and writing. The few cases I handled gave me…” quote by Khushwant Singh](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/7f9/khushwant-singh-9061_book_i-had-lots-of-time-to-read-being-a-lawye_326605.jpg)
![“[...] I talk to the dead although I don't believe in ghosts. But it makes me feel good to speak with them. Maybe that is what God is. A good God wouldn't have let my babies die. I can't believe in that. My babies did nothing wrong." "I agree. They did nothing wrong." He looked at her thoughtfully…” quote by Min Jin Lee](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d9d/min-jin-lee-7625_after-life_i-talk-to-the-dead-although-i-don-t-beli_77396.jpg)
