A specific moment in “How to Read Like a Writer” that I found useful was the analogy between reading and architecture. “We must, however, know all about the construction of the building, down to the last nail or peg in the beams. We have got to know this if we are going to put up buildings ourselves.” This idea appeals to me because it expresses a new way for us readers to comprehend the text. This practice not only allows us to deepen our understanding but also improves our creative writing skills.