Writers are frequently advised to read more so they can write better. The problem is, no one seems to want to tell them how to use reading to elevate their writing practice. Reading alone is not enough. In this workshop, we'll use The Lincoln Highway by Amor Towles as a mentor text to model the kinds of questions writers should ask when reading, demonstrate methods for analysis, and provide sample writing exercises so writers can apply what they learn from their reading and elevate their writing. The presentation will focus on story question, structure, character development, narrative drive, foreshadowing, and language. The goal for this session is to enable writers to analyze great books and use the insights they gain to inform their own writing.