Can What You Read Affect What You Write?

Introduction

I think by writing this, I am proving myself wrong in my premise, which is a certain book I am reading is stopping me from writing, or at least being creative.

The music I have included is "I Am The Resurrection" by The Stone Roses because friends have resurrected me when I thought I had reached the end of the writing road, and I know I AM THE RESURRECTION for many Vocal creators who were losing belief in themselves, but now on to the meat of this article.

So, How Have I Been Affected?

I was reading the second of these books in tandem with the "difficult" second volume of the Pyat quartet of books by Michael Moorcock, but when I finished the Pyat book, I decided to concentrate on "Aristotle and Dante Dive Into the Waters of the World" and that is when my problems seemed to start.

It was not helped by Vocal's "day off" and my three-day Nightcafe suspension, but these were just bumps in the road, which I am fine dealing with.

The problem is that, for me, this book is too based in reality. It could be your next-door neighbours, workmates or family. Don't get me wrong, those books are great reads, but they don't seem to inspire me to do something.

When I read, I expect something to jump into my head and kick off a new story or article. This was giving me nothing, although I am tempted to read another of his books unrelated to these two.

I only have a hundred pages to go, then it's time for the third Pyat one, "Jerusalem Commands"

And/Or The Outrun by Amy Liptrot, which my friend Katie lent me:

Conclusion

I find inspiration in art, books, music, films and nature, so hopefully things will pick up soon.

Thank you for reading.