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Larry Niven Quotes about Writing

All Larry Niven Quotes Running Technology Writing quotes

The reader has certain rights. He bought your story. Think of this as an implicit contract. He's entitled to be entertained, instructed, amused; maybe all three. If he quits in the middle, or puts the book down feeling

The reader has certain rights. He bought your story. Think of this as an implicit contract. He's entitled to be entertained, instructed, amused; maybe all three. If he quits in the middle, or puts the book down feeling his time has been wasted, you're in violation.

Book, Writing, Thinking

In the world of words the imagination is one of the forces of nature.

Writing, Creating, Imagination

Jerry Pournelle, Larry Niven, Michael Flynn (2002). “Fallen Angels”, p.193, Baen Publishing Enterprises

You learn by writing short stories. Keep writing short stories. The money's in novels, but writing short stories keeps your writing lean and pointed.

Writing, Stories, Story Writers

Never be embarrassed or ashamed by anything you choose to write.

Writing, Ashamed, Embarrassed

Larry Niven (1984). “Niven's Laws”, Owlswick Press

And every friend I've got has been writing Mars stories. It was pretty clear I'd never catch up.

Writing, Stories, Mars

Larry Niven (2010). “Stars and Gods”, p.362, Macmillan

It is a cardinal sin to bore the reader.

Writing, Sin, Cardinals

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