Whether you’re a full-time author or a blogger on the side, you know that a writer’s time is in short supply. That’s why the advice that writers should not only read, but read regularly, can sound like a pipe dream.

Believe it or not, regular reading is doable, and so very worth it for your writing. Here are three reasons writers should read on a regular basis, and some ideas for how you can make it work in your busy schedule.