All I ever wanted to be was a traveler and explorer.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERThe overwhelming triumph of the international multimedia conglomerate has resulted in less diversity within the field and has made it much harder for newer writers not only to break in, but to make any kind of a living while doing so.
More Alan Dean Foster Quotes
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It’s a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility.
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Growing up, I never gave a thought to being a writer.
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So rewriting is hard for me. I mean, I already know the story and would rather read something new.
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In one book, CACHALOT, just for my own amusement, every character is based directly on someone I have known.
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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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Besides the mistakes that are pointed out, I love the way readers become involved with the characters.
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I’ve been writing full-time since 1978.
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Getting inside the mind of a terrorist wasn’t difficult at all.
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Enjoying consciousness every now and then for a second or so before splitting up to become bits and pieces of trees and stars and french fries.
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Given all the changes, both economic and technological, SF hasn’t done too badly.
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I play basketball and try to go diving at least once a year. I don’t really have hobbies in the traditional sense.
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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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I hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can’t write a note.
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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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Last year I went to a worldcon for the first time in two decades. I may go again this year.
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