From James Scott Bell

Writers are among the best readers. Writer James Scott Bell demonstrates this in his 2016 book Just Write, an instruction manual for writing a book worth reading.

The first chapter details five rules that writers must remember for their readers. After all, “readers alone will decide if the book is going to sell.” Here are those rules.

1. Readers want to be transported into a dream.
2. The reader is always looking for the best entertainment bang for the buck.
3. If you surpass a reader’s expectations, they’ll reward you be becoming a fan.
4. Readers want to feel a connection with authors they love.
5. Readers need stories, so supply their needs.

From Rosie Leizrowice

In her blog, writer Rosie Leizrowice provides a few of her own rules for reading. These aren’t for writers but rather for readers themselves. And these nine rules are a quick summary of how to get more out of books.

1. Carry a book everywhere.
2. Always have more unread books than read ones.
3. Don’t treat books as sacred.
4. Collect book recommendations everywhere.
5. Indulge in nerdy, off-beat interests.
6. Lend books to everyone.
7. Never finish a bad book.
8. Take notes.