Any other writers have issues with reading? I love writing, even long copy, but I have zero attention for reading. ADHD doesn’t help.

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This was me until I tried audiobooks. Good way to ease back in.

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I read books on my commutes. I also read random news articles during lunch. It helps me get back in touch with that more long form style. I believe reading strengthens my writing so I try to do it every day!

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I love reading, but this job killed it for me. We read and write mundanities all day. I just can't go home and do it for enjoyment.

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Same. A lot of times my brain and my eyes are so tired I just can’t.

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I do. Used to be really into it but my phone ruined me

Yup. I'm dyslexic, and 5 pages straight is enough to put me to sleep. With all reading, my brain is basically screaming at me "What's the point?! What's the point?! I'm ready to nap, did we get the point yet?" Works great for digesting briefs, but not long narratives.

Social media ruined me. I consider deleting all the apps fairly often to get all that time back..

I’ve found setting a yearly number of books to read helps. The pressure is good.

I can also tell when I haven’t been reading. The writing suffers. So that’s motivating too.

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