Reading Like a Writer
March 4, 2026 路 1 min read 路 ZeroZenit
Slow, deliberate reading of a few great books beats skimming a hundred. Depth is the point.
Depth over count
Slow, deliberate reading of a few great books beats skimming a hundred. The count is not the point.
How to read deeply
Reread
The books that change you are the ones you return to.
Annotate
Argue with the author in the margins. Reading becomes a conversation.
Choosing what to reread
Pick the handful that repay attention, and let the rest go.
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