I find inspiration in many places. Sometimes music gives me the kernel of a story. Sometimes it's dissatisfaction with the plot of a movie or a book that gets me thinking. Sometimes it's love of a movie or book. Christopher Paolini bookdissatisfactionfind share on social
If you want to be a professional writer then you need to write consistently. Inspiration strikes about once every blue moon which, for me, is once every two and a half to three months, which is when I'll get really and truly inspired about something. Christopher Paolini blueconsistentlyhalf share on social
I love telling stories and I love writing so the fact that I can do it professionally is something that I've always been very grateful for. Christopher Paolini factgratefulhave Change image and share on social
If I spent my time worrying about what other people would think of my work, I would be too self-conscious to write. Christopher Paolini consciouspeoplespend Change image and share on social
I've stood outside my house in Montana looking at the northern lights... crackling against the night sky. To me, that's magic. Christopher Paolini cracklehavehouse Change image and share on social
I built two forges when I was in my teens. I was just really, really into metalworking and making stuff. Christopher Paolini buildforgemake Change image and share on social