My Scribbles Through Time

"You must read alot and write alot."  - Steven King in his book, On Writing.
 
It is as simple as that. A writer needs to read both good and bad examples of writing as his time allows. He also has to practice the craft of actual writing.
 
So the question most aspiring writers ask: How much is alot?
 
That question is mostly subjective. So I will answer it with an example on how I work.