Can Reading a Book Increase Your Intelligence and Writing Ability?

[Jennifer Chase]

I love finding interesting tidbits and articles like this. It gives you something to think about.

I hope you all enjoy!


Jennifer Chase
Author & Criminologist







5 Simple Ways to Increase Your Intelligence

Your brain needs exercise just like a muscle. If you use it often and in the right ways, you will become a more skilled thinker and increase your ability to focus. Here are 5 simple techniques to exercise your brain.

1. Minimize Television Watching -- Watching television doesn’t use your mental capacity OR allow it to recharge. When you feel like relaxing, try reading a book instead. If you’re too tired, listen to some music. When you’re with your friends or family, leave the tube off and have a conversation.
2. Exercise -- Time spent exercising always leads to greater learning because it improves productivity during the time afterwards. Using your body clears your head and creates a wave of energy.
3. Read Challenging Books -- If you want to improve your thinking and writing ability you should read books that make you focus. Reading a classic novel can change your view of the world and will make you think in more precise, elegant English.
4. Early to Bed, Early to Rise -- Nothing makes it harder to concentrate than sleep deprivation. You’ll be most rejuvenated if you go to bed early and don’t sleep more than 8 hours.
5. Take Time to Reflect -- Spending some time alone in reflection gives you a chance organize your thoughts and prioritize your responsibilities. Afterwards, you’ll have a better understanding of what’s important and what isn’t.
   

[ZLS Publishing, LLC]

I agree with these tips and I do believe that the more you read the smarter you become. Thanks a lot for this article because it is so true.
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[Tim Wood]

One thing I am acutely aware of is that fact that the more you read the better your own writing becomes so I would have to agree with you.

[RYCJ]

...I heard crossword puzzles or word games (cryptograms, chess, scrabble and such) also helps. And eating chocolate too. (the dark chocolate). ...Just adding this tidbit as my mother swears by it after a family member was diagnosed with dementia. She says she'll never get it because she does crossword puzzles. I stick with some of the things you mentioned as I agree with Tim as well.

[Stacy-Deanne]

Yes of course writing and reading helps writers skills and improves intelligence! Learning is a necessity in writing, no matter how long you've been doing it.

Not only reading books in your genre, but I mean reading books and articles on writing in particular.

Best Wishes!