Originally posted on Renee Writes:
How has being a writer changed your experience as a reader?
I've always had a bad habit of seeing every little error in books I've read. Now that my proofreading and grammar skills have improved, it's gotten worse. I'm not one of those who gets upset over every error I find in a book. After all, everyone makes mistakes and none of us are perfect (and I've had plenty of them in my own books, so who am I to complain), but when I read a book that's littered with dozens of obvious errors on every page, it does get hard to read now, when it's something I'd easily overlook.
On the plus side, I notice other aspects more too, and I learn a lot about different techniques that can be used to make a story more engaging. When I find a book that really captures my interest, I'll read it a few times to determine what it is about that book that makes it hard to put down. Then I'll try to apply that to my own writing.
It really has helped me appreciate what authors go through to bring me the book I'm reading as well. When I get a good story to read, I find the whole experience is just more enjoyable because I understand the process (if that makes sense).
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