Last year I went to a worldcon for the first time in two decades. I may go again this year.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERDon’t try to write to the trend of the moment.
More Alan Dean Foster Quotes
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It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.
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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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It’s a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility.
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I hear entire symphonies, oratorios, in my head, but I can’t write a note.
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I enjoy listening to classical music and heavy metal.
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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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Besides the mistakes that are pointed out, I love the way readers become involved with the characters.
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All I ever wanted to be was a traveler and explorer.
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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 would hope that my characters have become deeper and more rounded personalities.
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I’ve been writing full-time since 1978.
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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 see the Jedi mission as giving up a normal life in exchange for protecting the innocent.
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An apex is always surrounded only by emptiness
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