How to become a writer? Write every day

I couldn't agree more with that statement. Here, blogger Darius Foroux makes a short and to-the-point argument for writing even a little bit each day:

Form a daily writing habit — it will change your life

To this advice, I would add: Read at least one undisturbed hour every day.

 You will find many articles online about the benefits of reading. Here's just one:

10 benefits of reading — why you should read every day 

One thing that all of these articles about reading have in common: They are all backed up by science. Do a little online research. You'll be reaching for a book before you know it!