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Most people read because they find it enjoyable and informative.
People who write professionally tend to read in a very different way. They not only seek information and entertainment from reading, but they also analyze the writing style of whatever they happen to be reading. Like everything in life, this has both benefits and drawbacks. On the plus side, writers can pick up wonderful ideas and techniques by reading well written material, as well as discovering what kinds of writing don't work very well. The drawbacks are less obvious.