Reading and writing,which one you prefer to?

I like to both read and write. I think actually that reading aids your writing. It keeps your brain active and you can see how plots are worked. I write poetry in the main, and have a collection of my work on www.freewebs.com/darkwing3/, if you fancy popping in and having a read sometime. Perhaps if you do, you could sign my guest book and leave some comments to let me know what you thought of them. This is not a referral URL; it's my own personal storage place for my poems. I like to read historical legend. I'm really into the Arthurian legend and read from Bernard Cornwell's books. I think he's a great author. Brightest Blessings.

I adore them both with a passion, but it honestly depends. Sometimes I feel like writing til I collapse, other times I feel like reading. And occasionally both, and sometimes at the same time lol.

i prefer reading than writing, I love to read some books especially that talks about life and success.

Reading is a lot easier and more enjoyable than writing. Writing is hard work, but that doesn't mean I don't like to do it. I think that reading certainly contributes to good writing, both by providing ideas (a springboard for your own work) and style (you become aware of how good writing works). Right now I am reading a wonderful novel about India, and I have to tear myself away from the book. I don't have that much trouble distracting myself from writing. But wouldn't it be great to be able to write so well that people felt that way when they read your stuff (couldn't put it down)? That's great writing and a good goal for any writer.

I prefer both reading as well as writing. Depending on my mood i choose to do either. But lately I have been doing more of reading ... I guess when the inspiration to write strikes I'll start writing again :)

i like both! i like to read books and magazines to expand my knowledge and my horizons. I usually read when i'm bored! i like writing because it's an outlet for my emotions.

I love to read and do so at every opportunity. Sometimes my housework doesn't always get done right away especially if I am reading a very good book. Those I can not put down. Everything around me stops as I read and enter the fascinating realm of book reading.

Well, I want to be a writer when I grow up (I'm working on a novel and some other projects currently) and I developed my inspiration from reading great works of literature, so for me, I would say I prefer reading. Reading can take you to another world, place, culture, and let you learn about yourself and your interests, likes and dislikes, etc, so I would say that reading can be a highly personal experience that lets you learn about yourself and consume knowledge, whereas as a writer, you create the knowledge for someone else. Both have their benefits and drawbacks, but I enjoy reading because it is not as difficult as writing. You had a really compelling and interesting topic, longloststory.

For now I prefer reading and it's easier for me to read anything since internet exist already...just browse and browse and search for anything.

world is small because of internet. I am from Nantong China. I like reading. No reading, no writing.