Writers are essential. Readers are essential. Publishers are not.

As writers, we can do whatever we want to. We're only limited by our imaginations. What an amazing, incredible time to be alive. How lucky we all are.

Fate is a future you didn't try hard enough to change.

Before you make the key, study the lock.

Write the best book you possibly can, then dedicate yourself to getting people to read it.

All you need to know about plotting is twofold. 1. Give your characters goals. 2. Don't let them reach those goals.

If you can quit, quit. If you can't quit, stop complaining - this is what you chose.