You kill men for the wrongs they have done, not the wrongs that they may do someday.
George R. R. MartinOld stories are like old friends, she used to say. You have to visit them from time to time.
George R. R. MartinI would also suggest that any aspiring writer begin with short stories. These days, I meet far too many young writers who try to start off with a novel right off, or a trilogy, or even a nine-book series. That's like starting in at rock climbing by tackling Mt. Everest. Short stories help you learn your craft.
George R. R. Martin