How much research I have to do depends on the nature of the story. For fantasy, none at all.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERIt is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.
More Alan Dean Foster Quotes
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I would hope that my characters have become deeper and more rounded personalities.
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Growing up, I never gave a thought to being a writer.
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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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Living gives you a better understanding of life.
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An apex is always surrounded only by emptiness
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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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So rewriting is hard for me. I mean, I already know the story and would rather read something new.
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It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.
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I try to challenge myself as much as possible, as often as possible.
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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 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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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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Science-fiction allowed me to go places that were otherwise inaccessible, which is why I started reading it.
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Don’t try to write to the trend of the moment.
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