Walter Jon Williams Quotes & Sayings (Page 2)

“Being a writer was never a choice, it was an irresistible compulsion.”

“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.”

“The big battle at the end of DW isn't drawn from history, but it's influenced by history, certainly.”

“The mass-market paperback, for one, is too expensive.”

“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.”

“An SF author who reads only SF will have little new to contribute, but someone with a broader experience will bring more to the table.”

“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.”

“For every SF reader of that period, Robert A. Heinlein was also a touchstone.”

“How long it takes to write a book depends on its length.”

“I now have to find a reason to write, every single day.”