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Walter Jon Williams Quotes

I went to college, though I didn’t take many writing courses Picture Quote #1

Working within the limitations of the shared world generally made the writing easier, because I didn’t have to invent any of the characters or background, which is usually the hardest part Picture Quote #1

I’ve learned that I get blocked when my subconscious mind is telling me that I’ve taken the work in a wrong direction, and that once I start listening to what my subconscious is trying to tell me, I can work out the problem and get moving again Picture Quote #1

The Internet offers an interesting combination of advertising and community - by participating in the community you can become an advertisement for yourself Picture Quote #1

For every SF reader of that period, robert A. Heinlein was also a touchstone Picture Quote #1

I’m in favor of any technology that makes my work available to the reading public at a reasonable price Picture Quote #1

The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why

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Don't look back you're not going that way

I wanted to be an author for as long as I can remember Picture Quote #1

Being a writer was never a choice, it was an irresistible compulsion Picture Quote #1

Genre labels are useful only insofar as they help you find an audience Picture Quote #1

How long it takes to write a book depends on its length Picture Quote #1

I now have to find a reason to write, every single day Picture Quote #1

I went to college, though I didn’t take many writing courses Picture Quote #1

If cats could talk, they wouldn't

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A girl doesn't need anyone who doesn't need her

Try to meet as many authors, agents, and editors as you can Picture Quote #1

Now I have to motivate myself much more than I had previously Picture Quote #1

I’ve learned that I get blocked when my subconscious mind is telling me that I’ve taken the work in a wrong direction, and that once I start listening to what my subconscious is trying to tell me, I can work out the problem and get moving again Picture Quote #1

Working within the limitations of the shared world generally made the writing easier, because I didn’t have to invent any of the characters or background, which is usually the hardest part Picture Quote #1

It’s a tough job to tell a story when the audience already knows the ending, and the ending is bleak Picture Quote #1

If you can find collaborators whose strengths compliment your own, the result can be more than the sum of its authors Picture Quote #1

A year from now you'll wish you started today

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Men go shopping to buy what they need. Women go shopping to find out what they want

Even if you only want to write science fiction, you should also read mysteries, poetry, mainstream literature, history, biography, philosophy, and science Picture Quote #1

I’ve experienced writer’s block, but never for more than a few days Picture Quote #1

I’m not afraid of werewolves or vampires or haunted hotels, I’m afraid of what real human beings to do other real human beings Picture Quote #1

I want a platform that, like a book or a magazine, I can carry into the bath or leave at the beach Picture Quote #1

I found college useful for a lot of other reasons. It exposed me to a great many influences I wouldn’t otherwise have encountered, and gave me a lot of time with some very intelligent people whose thoughts are still with me Picture Quote #1

Everything that you read is an influence on everything you write, and you want to draw as many elements into your work as you can Picture Quote #1

A true friend is someone who accepts your past, supports your present and encourages your future

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You had me at hello

When state and religion are one, religion becomes a means for the powerful to remain in power Picture Quote #1

Science fiction readers probably have the gene for novelty, and seem to enjoy a cascade of invention as much as a writer enjoys providing one Picture Quote #1

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I went to college, though I didn’t take many writing courses (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) Working within the limitations of the shared world generally made the writing easier, because I didn’t have to invent any of the characters or background, which is usually the hardest part. (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) I’ve learned that I get blocked when my subconscious mind is telling me that I’ve taken the work in a wrong direction, and that once I start listening to what my subconscious is trying to tell me, I can work out the problem and get moving again. (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) The Internet offers an interesting combination of advertising and community - by participating in the community you can become an advertisement for yourself. (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) For every SF reader of that period, robert A. Heinlein was also a touchstone (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) I’m in favor of any technology that makes my work available to the reading public at a reasonable price (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) I wanted to be an author for as long as I can remember (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) Being a writer was never a choice, it was an irresistible compulsion (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) Genre labels are useful only insofar as they help you find an audience (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) How long it takes to write a book depends on its length (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) I now have to find a reason to write, every single day (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) I went to college, though I didn’t take many writing courses (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) Try to meet as many authors, agents, and editors as you can (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) Now I have to motivate myself much more than I had previously (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) I’ve learned that I get blocked when my subconscious mind is telling me that I’ve taken the work in a wrong direction, and that once I start listening to what my subconscious is trying to tell me, I can work out the problem and get moving again (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) Working within the limitations of the shared world generally made the writing easier, because I didn’t have to invent any of the characters or background, which is usually the hardest part (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) It’s a tough job to tell a story when the audience already knows the ending, and the ending is bleak (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) If you can find collaborators whose strengths compliment your own, the result can be more than the sum of its authors (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) Even if you only want to write science fiction, you should also read mysteries, poetry, mainstream literature, history, biography, philosophy, and science (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) I’ve experienced writer’s block, but never for more than a few days (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) I’m not afraid of werewolves or vampires or haunted hotels, I’m afraid of what real human beings to do other real human beings (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) I want a platform that, like a book or a magazine, I can carry into the bath or leave at the beach (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) I found college useful for a lot of other reasons. It exposed me to a great many influences I wouldn’t otherwise have encountered, and gave me a lot of time with some very intelligent people whose thoughts are still with me (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) Everything that you read is an influence on everything you write, and you want to draw as many elements into your work as you can (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) When state and religion are one, religion becomes a means for the powerful to remain in power (Walter Jon Williams Quotes) Science fiction readers probably have the gene for novelty, and seem to enjoy a cascade of invention as much as a writer enjoys providing one (Walter Jon Williams Quotes)