The 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.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERSo rewriting is hard for me. I mean, I already know the story and would rather read something new.
More Alan Dean Foster Quotes
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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 have a bad tendency to get rapidly bored with my own material.
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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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Writing allows me the time to travel and see the world, which is what I always wanted to do.
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All I ever wanted to be was a traveler and explorer.
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We’re all nothing but unified arrangements of atoms and particles, drifting around.
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Don’t try to write to the trend of the moment.
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Given all the changes, both economic and technological, SF hasn’t done too badly.
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I try to challenge myself as much as possible, as often as possible.
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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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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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The universe is full of dead people who lived by assumption.
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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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It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.
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Spontaneity is one of the joys of existence, especially if you prepare for it in advance.
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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 write early in the morning, usually after reading portions of at least half a dozen newspapers on the web.
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The storm hit with all the fury of a woman who’d been dieting for six months, only to discover she’d gained four pounds.
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I would hope that my characters have become deeper and more rounded personalities.
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Advances have fallen, generally, for everything except the biggest potential bestsellers.
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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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How much research I have to do depends on the nature of the story. For fantasy, none at all.
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Freedom is just Chaos, with better lighting.
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Living gives you a better understanding of life.
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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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Getting inside the mind of a terrorist wasn’t difficult at all.
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