The future is an ever-shifting maze of possibilities until it becomes the present

...[Y]ou have an inner strength that makes it possible for you to do things other people couldn't even begin to think of doing.

Evil contained is not evil destroyed.

There is much to admire in Peter Brett's writing, and his concept is brilliant. There's action and suspense all the way.

The Golden Compass is one of the best fantasy / adventure stories that I have read. This is a book no one should miss.

After all, you put a lot into creating a universe and everything that goes with it, and it seems a shame to use it only once.

I would also argue that there is a good chance that an outline will help you stave off any onslaught of writer's block. Let me advise you right up front that I am not a big believer in writer's block. I think writer's block is God's way of telling you one of two things - that you failed to think your material through sufficiently before you started writing, or that you need a day or two off with your family and friends.