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 SandersonSing!" Grandpa Smedry yelled, his voice echoing down a hallway to the right."Sing!" If he breaks into song I think I might have to strangle myself... I thought, cringing.
Brandon SandersonYou people are all insane. How I ended up with you, I'll never know." Breeze laughed. "Now, that's a lie, Cett. You know exactly how you ended up joining with us. We threatened to kill you if you didn't!
Brandon SandersonHow do you fight someone smarter than yourself?' Rand Whispered. 'The answer is simple. You make her think that you are sitting down across the table from her, ready to play her game. Then you punch her in the face as hard as you can.
Brandon SandersonWell,โ Waxillium said. โPerhaps I should begin by asking after your health.โ โPerhaps you should,โ Steris replied. โEr. Yes. Howโs your health?โ โSuitable.โ โSo is Waxillium,โ Wayne added. They all turned to him. โYou know,โ he said. โHeโs wearing a suit, and all. Suitable. Ahem. Is that mahogany?
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