All writers should heed the advice of Stephen King: “If you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time (or the tools) to write.” This is part of a complete episode.
Transcript of “Stephen King Quote for Writers”
I’ve got some writing advice from Stephen King here, Grant.
I think you’ll appreciate it.
He wrote you with writing advice?
He did.
Martha, your writing needs some help.
Here’s what I recommend.
He has a pet name for me, Stephen King.
Oh, I see.
Okay, we’re kidding.
But anyway, I think this is really good writing advice.
He says, if you don’t have time to read, you don’t have the time or the tools to write.
Yes.
Simple as that.
Yes.
This is the advice that I give to people.
Yeah?
People, oh, yeah, I don’t have time for novels anymore, but will you read my manuscript?
I’m like, no.
No, I won’t.
What’s wrong with this picture, right?
First of all, I don’t read manuscripts anymore anyway.
Right.
But, yeah, but, like, there’s a ratio of, like, 10 to 1 or 100 to 1 of reading versus writing.
Right.
Right.
You’ve got to fill up your picture before you pour out, right?
Yeah, something like that.
And read good stuff.
Yes.
Read the stuff that you love.
But it is also quality.
Yes, read your betters.
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