Isn’t it funny that so many writers don’t make time to read?

We love books. We love creating them. But we struggle to fit reading into our schedules.

Reading is a critical part of the creative process. You also need other inputs, such as listening to great talks, watching videos and movies, seeing plays, and other ways to experience great art. But above all, you must read.

Here is a simple method for reading more: take a book everywhere you go.

Even though you can already take ebooks and audiobooks with you on your phone, let’s assume you prefer print books, as many people do.

It may seem strange to carry a book with you everywhere, but it works. Think of all the little spare moments you have throughout the day. Ten minutes here while you’re waiting to pick up your kid from school. Fifteen minutes there while you’re waiting to get your license renewed at the DMV. Five minutes here when you’re waiting for your husband or wife in the store. Twenty minutes there before your next Zoom call.

Mark Twain famously said, “A person who won’t read has no advantage over one who can’t read.”

You don’t necessarily need to block off huge chunks of time to read. There are plenty of little moments that add up to thirty or sixty minutes a day. When you always have a book with you, it’s easy to take advantage of these little moments.

Today’s Challenge: Take a book with you everywhere you go today. Yes, that means everywhere.