No novel is a clone of any preceding one, though with a background cast of characters and things that has grown to thousands, there are many familiar aspects. Piers Anthony aspectbackgroundcast Change image and share on social
At the time I wrote Xone I had never been on the Internet. Piers Anthony internettimewrite Change image and share on social
One reason I don't suffer Writer's Block is that I don't wait on the muse, I summon it at need. Piers Anthony blockmusereason Change image and share on social
If every editor turns you down, maybe you should take a second look at your text, however, just in case. Piers Anthony caseeditortext Change image and share on social
Normally I work out a general summary of what I mean to do, then start writing, and the details can be different from my anticipation. So there is considerable flow, but always within channels. Piers Anthony anticipationchannelconsiderable Change image and share on social
I hope to read a Harry Potter novel soon, to see what it's all about. I admit to being annoyed that many good light fantasy writers have had trouble getting published, in England and elsewhere, when it is obvious the readers were waiting for us all along. Piers Anthony admitannoyengland share on social
When one person makes an accusation, check to be sure he himself is not the guilty one. Sometimes it is those whose case is weak who make the most clamour. Piers Anthony accusationcasecheck Change image and share on social
I never do a full outline, and if I did, I would not feel bound to it, because the view from inside a scene can be different from the view outside it. But neither do I just start writing and see what happens; I am far more disciplined than that. Piers Anthony binddisciplinefeel share on social
At present I answer about 100 letters a month, and read 300 emails. Piers Anthony answeremailletter Change image and share on social
But I don't read or listen for pleasure. I have too much else to do. Piers Anthony listenpleasureread Change image and share on social
