I’ve always loved reading fiction. From the first story I picked up as a child, I was transported to worlds beyond my own. Fiction has a way of opening doors! To different emotions, experiences, and perspectives. For me, it’s more than entertainment; it’s a way to explore life through the eyes of others.

What Fiction Offers

• Imagination: It sparks curiosity, letting us imagine new worlds, characters, and adventures.
• Connection: Experiencing the joys, struggles, and triumphs of characters makes us feel closer to humanity.
• Escape: Diving into a gripping novels offer a break from daily routines.
• Inspiration: Fiction inspires my own writing thus helping me shape my characters and storylines.

How Fiction Shapes My Writing

By reading widely, I learn new ways to craft dialogue, tension, and emotion. Each book I finish teaches me something about storytelling – how to build suspense, create relatable characters, and weave emotion naturally.

Each story, no matter the genre, offers insight, excitement, and a chance to live a thousand lives from the comfort of my own chair. Fiction isn’t just reading, it’s an experience that stays with you long after the last page.

Maria Cox