Fantasy has had some problems with being too repetitive, in my opinion. I try to read what other people are doing - and say, 'How can I add to this rather than just recycle it? How can I stand on Tolkien's shoulders rather than stand tied to his kneecaps?
Brandon SandersonIf I should die,โ Dalinar said, โthen I would do so having lived my life right. It is not the destination that matters, but how one arrives there.โ โThe Codes?โ โNo. The Way of Kings.โ โThat storming book.
Brandon SandersonWhat was that?" Galladon demanded. "I think I just destroyed the biology section" Raoden replied with wonder.
Brandon SandersonAll the world does as it is supposed to, except for humans. Maybe that's why you so often want to kill each other.
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