Two sets of seven basics, from Nicholas Bate:

Basics: Writing 7

“1. Get up and write. Rain, snow, bad mood, flu. Tough: write.
 2.Practise makes better.
 3. Force out quantity. Then edit for quality …

Basics: Reading 7

“5.Join the library. Support the library. Wander those shelves and discover hidden gems.
 6. Give your children from age 3 a book allowance. And teach them how the library works.
 7. Always have a book on the go. Along with music it’s a brilliant mood manager and enhancer.

The rest, and much more, here.