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 don't discuss my own beliefs in public, but I will say the beliefs I've given my characters do not necessarily represent what I myself believe. Christopher Paolini beliefcharacterdiscuss Change image and share on social
I think I learned most from editing, both editing myself and having someone else edit me. It's not always easy to have someone criticize your work, your baby. But if you can swallow your ego, you can really learn from the editing. Christopher Paolini babycriticizeeasy share on social
I've always been very grateful that enough people have enjoyed reading what I've written that I've been able to pursue writing professionally. Christopher Paolini enjoygratefulhave Change image and share on social
I'm the sort of person that starts digging a hole and doesn't stop until it's finished. Christopher Paolini digfinishhole Change image and share on social
The advantage of writing from experience is that it often provides you with details that you would never think of yourself, no matter how rich your imagination. And specificity in description is something every writer should strive for. Christopher Paolini advantagedescriptiondetail 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 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
I have 20 or 30 books completely plotted out in my mind - mysteries, thrillers, horror, romance, science fiction. You name it. Christopher Paolini bookcompletelyfiction Change image and share on social
I had friends growing up; there were other home-schoolers we were in touch with so we weren't isolated, and I've always been happy engaged in my own projects and pursuing my own goals. Christopher Paolini engagefriendgoal Change image and share on social