When you do enough research, the story almost writes itself. Lines of development spring loose and you'll have choices galore.

Oh, by the way, I tend to use a lot of profanities. I do that for a reason: I like it.

Story is metaphor for life and life is lived in time.

Leaders use story to author the future.

Of all the reasons for wanting to write, the only one that nurtures us through time is love of the work itself.

I cannot be a character in a bad movie. I can't be.

Good story' means something worth telling that the world wants to hear. Finding this is your lonely task...But the love of a good story, of terrific characters and a world driven by your passion, courage, and creative gifts is still not enough. Your goal must be a good story well told.