Reading is so important! It helps shape us as human beings (develops empathy) and as writers too.
Have you tried your hand at the freewrite prompt yet? Every day @mariannewest publishes a prompt and we all see what pours out of our brains in five minutes. Here is the link to today's prompt: https://steemit.com/hive-161155/@mariannewest/day-857-5-minute-freewrite-monday-prompt-you-need-help