How to read like a writer

In, "How to Read Like a Writer", the author wants us to read more in depth than we normally would read. The author gives the reader many tips and techniques on how to RLW. One of the first tips is to try and understand some of the choices that the author made in their writing. In other words, why did the author put this into their writing? One metaphor used in the article was to look at a book like a carpenter looks at a house, we must examine every detail in order to fully grasp the book in its entirety. The author also gives us some key points to think about before we start reading; Do I know the author's purpose for this writing? Do I know who the intended audience is for this piece of writing? These tips are just a few ways that the author is helping the reader be more detailed in their reading. We can no longer just read, we have to RLW.