How to Read Like a Writer article written by Mike Bunn. He writes “Reading Like an Architect” where he’s trying to reach an audience and teach them an understanding of how to read like a writer or an “architect” because it is known that architects dig deep to find how a building was built, or the different sketches, and models it went through to give us the final idea. If you can read like a writer you are the “architect “ of writing or rather reading. Bunn has a few different points throughout his Article where he says “When we read like writers we understand and participate in the writing” he means that by reading from a writer’s perspective, we can better understand and engage with the writing process. It allows us to analyze the techniques and choices made by the author. In a metaphorical sense, we are always writing our own stories through the choices we make and the actions we take. In a technical sense, we are constantly writing when we communicate through emails, text messages, or any form of written communication. Bunn brings up the point that when you start reading you want to know the context behind the assignment and the text because knowing the context behind an assignment and the text helps you approach it with a deeper understanding. It allows you to connect the dots, uncover hidden meanings, and appreciate the author’s intentions. By knowing the context, you can read with a more informed and critical perspective. I do want to start by looking into the context and meaning behind a text. I can get a better understanding of what the author wanted. I also want to make sure in the first few lines of my text I am giving the reader a better understanding of what my purpose was in writing the text.
