Besides the mistakes that are pointed out, I love the way readers become involved with the characters.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERI write early in the morning, usually after reading portions of at least half a dozen newspapers on the web.
More Alan Dean Foster Quotes
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Spontaneity is one of the joys of existence, especially if you prepare for it in advance.
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The universe is full of dead people who lived by assumption.
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I usually do one con a year as a GoH and try to make the World Fantasy Convention for business purposes.
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Growing up, I never gave a thought to being a writer.
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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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I’ve been writing full-time since 1978.
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Advances have fallen, generally, for everything except the biggest potential bestsellers.
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It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.
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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 engage in too many activities already through the actions of my characters.
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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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Don’t try to write to the trend of the moment.
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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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Given all the changes, both economic and technological, SF hasn’t done too badly.
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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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