I would hope that my characters have become deeper and more rounded personalities.
ALAN DEAN FOSTERKeep writing. Try to do a little bit every day, even if the result looks like crap.
More Alan Dean Foster Quotes
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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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So rewriting is hard for me. I mean, I already know the story and would rather read something new.
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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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I engage in too many activities already through the actions of my characters.
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I enjoy listening to classical music and heavy metal.
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Growing up, I never gave a thought to being a writer.
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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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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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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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Last year I went to a worldcon for the first time in two decades. I may go again this year.
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Living gives you a better understanding of life.
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Don’t try to write to the trend of the moment.
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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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Getting from page four to page five is more important than spending three weeks getting page four perfect.
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We’re not a particular species. Check out popular video games.
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