I write early in the morning, usually after reading portions of at least half a dozen newspapers on the web.
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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Don’t try to write to the trend of the moment.
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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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Writing allows me the time to travel and see the world, which is what I always wanted to do.
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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.
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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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Growing up, I never gave a thought to being a writer.
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It is always hard when reality intrudes on belief.
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It’s a life of sacrifice. There are rewards, but also a certain degree of sterility.
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Some of it is carefully structured and well-thought-out. That’s where the real danger lies.
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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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Wider travels have given me considerably greater insight into how cultural differences affect not only people, but politics and art.
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There’s certainly more new SF available than when I started writing.
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I have a bad tendency to get rapidly bored with my own material.
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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 enjoy listening to classical music and heavy metal.
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