We know truth for the cruel instrument it is. Beauty is infinitely preferable to truth.
George R. R. MartinI believe that a writer learns from every story he writes, and when you try different things, you learn different lessons. Working with other writers, as in Hollywood or in a shared world series, will also strengthen your skills, by exposing you to new ways of seeing the work, and different approaches to certain creative challenges.
George R. R. MartinShe had put despair and fear aside, as if they were garments she did not choose to wear.
George R. R. Martin