Reading for writing
The mindset: reading as a mental gym
A course by Maria José Castaño Dávila , Writer
Joined April 2022
About the video: The mindset: reading as a mental gym
Overview
“In this space I will show you how to form a reading habit and what the tactics are to get more intellectual benefit from this exercise.”
In this video lesson Maria José Castaño Dávila addresses the topic: The mindset: reading as a mental gym, which is part of the Domestika online course: Reading for writing. Reading is a crucial ability for any writer. Improve your reading to improve your writing..
Partial transcription of the video
“In this lesson we are going to talk about reading habits. Aristotle said that we are what we repeatedly do, because really our identity it is formed by our habits. And the habit of the reader is not born with it, you have to develop it. Let's see how you as a reader can begin to develop that commitment. One of the things that you can also do with your blog, and quite a few readers do it and it works quite well, is to write the commitments you have as a reader. You can take a part of your blog and say, I promise to read these times a week, between 15, 20, 25 minutes, what is ideal, every day...”
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Course summary for: Reading for writing
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Areas
Creative Writing, Narrative, Sketchbook, Writing
Maria José Castaño Dávila
A course by Maria José Castaño Dávila
María José Castaño is a lover of literature with a solid background in law and journalism. Her career includes collaborations with prominent media and advice to international companies in strategic communication. In addition to her career, María José is an influencer in the world of books and hosts the podcast "Biblioteca Personal" on Spotify.
Her passion for reading and writing has led her to spread the love of books and teach readers how to use reading as a powerful tool to learn, grow, and strengthen their communication skills. Her unique experience merges with her love of letters to bring you a course that will transform you into a more conscious and competent writer.
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