How much research I have to do depends on the nature of the story. For fantasy, none at all.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERI hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can’t write a note.
More Alan Dean Foster Quotes
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There is nothing in art, in philosophy, or in politics to match the fervor of mutual cooperation among discordant bands of fanatics.
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In loquaciousness lay insanity.
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Dawn was written well before 9/11. People speak a lot today about the banality of evil, but not all evil is banal.
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Some of it is carefully structured and well-thought-out. That’s where the real danger lies.
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It’s a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility.
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I see the Jedi mission as giving up a normal life in exchange for protecting the innocent.
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I enjoy listening to classical music and heavy metal.
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Spontaneity is one of the joys of existence, especially if you prepare for it in advance.
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Writing allows me the time to travel and see the world, which is what I always wanted to do.
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Last year I went to a worldcon for the first time in two decades. I may go again this year.
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Getting from page four to page five is more important than spending three weeks getting page four perfect.
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There’s certainly more new SF available than when I started writing.
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Keep writing. Try to do a little bit every day, even if the result looks like crap.
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Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting.
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An apex is always surrounded only by emptiness
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