There's no way around it: writers read, and they read a lot. Through exposure they acquire appreciation for well-turned phrases as well as succinct and efficient wordsmithery. Fine examples of gang-buster openings and cliffhanger endings abound in published literature.
Here are some sources for free reading online:
• Project Gutenberg -- this site offers over 40,000 free ebooks in numerous formats; many are also available in audio files.
• Internet Archive -- free literature in numerous formats is just the tip of the iceberg; this site is great for research materials. Many works are also available in audio format.
• The Online Books Page -- University of Pennsylvania provides links to over 1 million free books online, along with listings of Women Writers, Banned Books, and Prize Winners.
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