Writing allows me the time to travel and see the world, which is what I always wanted to do.
ALAN DEAN FOSTER
How much research I have to do depends on the nature of the story. For fantasy, none at all.
More Alan Dean Foster Quotes
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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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I enjoy listening to classical music and heavy metal.
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How much research I have to do depends on the nature of the story. For fantasy, none at all.
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I write early in the morning, usually after reading portions of at least half a dozen newspapers on the web.
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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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I see the Jedi mission as giving up a normal life in exchange for protecting the innocent.
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Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting.
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When readers start asking about character motivations instead of concentrating on the special effects, it means you’re connecting with them on a personal level.
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Don’t try to write to the trend of the moment.
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In loquaciousness lay insanity.
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Getting inside the mind of a terrorist wasn’t difficult at all.
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That means there’s also more bad SF available. Whether there is also more good is a matter for future historians of the field.
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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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We’re not a particular species. Check out popular video games.
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The thing all writers do best is find ways to avoid writing.
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I try to challenge myself as much as possible, as often as possible.
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