Finding Forrester is one of my favorite movies. One of the main characters, William Forrester, is an author. He states, "Writers write so readers can read." That is a delightfully simplistic view of writing, but it is also true.
I am enjoying the early responses of those reading my book drafts. I look for feedback both positive and negative, so that I can change what needs to be changed and keep what should stay. I am curious about my plot twists. Did I telegraph them too much? Did they surprise and delight? Is the book readable; in other words, do my readers want to keep reading?
I also love being on the other side. I love getting lost in a good book. In the last two days, my six-year-old has discovered that same love. Granted, he has in the past quickly read books, enjoying the tales, but this time is different. He picked up a book that is longer than he usually reads, and he is devouring every word!
Last night this son sat in a chair for an hour, completely absorbed and lost in his book. When he got dressed for school this morning his book sat beside him, open, so he could snack on a few more words. He talks about the book and he makes suppositions about how long it will take him to read it. He's thinking a couple of weeks, but in reality at his current pace he will finish it in two days. I'm sure they will be two wonderful days, because it is a great feeling - getting lost in a book!
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