Fatal accidents never happen because of just one mistake. It takes a whole chain of stupids lining up just so to put a full stop at the end of an epitaph.
Charles StrossI have time to write 1-2 novels per year, and get roughly novel-sized ideas every month. I have to perform triage on my own writing impulses.
Charles StrossIf an idea is compelling enough it'll stick in my head until I am forced to write it. If it's forgettable, who cares?
Charles Stross