Sometimes people say, "I don't have time to read." They may have it in their head that the only stuff worth reading are five hundred page Russian novels.
Don't count out magazines!
Magazines are filled with contemporary writers, quick reads, and thousands of topics to inspire you. Plus, by studying your favorite magazines, you may find that they accept submissions. Did you know that Newsweek has a weekly feature called MY TURN. As long as your piece is timely and well written, you could get your essay into Newsweek.
Like any reading regimen, I'd advise against only one kind of format. To avoid overdosing on magazines, you could keep a Russian novel beside your bed.
Remember, just keep having fun and get some stuff written.
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