It's all about who's where on the food chain. When I'm the story editor, I expect my writers to follow my vision. When I'm working for another editor, I'm obliged to follow their vision.
Len WeinPeople who were more concerned with themselves and looking good to their readers then they were with the characters sacrificed a series for the sake of a story.
Len WeinI've never had to work out of the arts. I've always either been a writer or an editor, or something where I've made my living from doing what I love. You can't get any better than that.
Len WeinThe bottom line always remains the same: What is the basic humanity of the character? How do I make them resonate with the reader?
Len Wein