There are a number of things that I'm trying to get into…
“There are a number of things that I'm trying to get into the books. There's a meta-fictional aspect, if I may use that pretentious word, to writing anything. You're writing in the shadow of all the people that have gone before and, in a way, you're having a dialogue with them. As someone who's read J.R. Tolkien and Robert E. Howard and all the great fantasists before, this is almost my answer to them.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Writing is a conversation with past authors, building on their legacy while adding your own voice.
In simple terms: Writing builds on past authors.
Key Takeaway
Acknowledge influences, then create your own story.
Themes
literature
influence
creativity
Mood
reflective
inspired
Type
analytical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- author workshops
- creative writing courses
- personal journals
- fan conventions
Key Concepts
intertextuality
dialogue
meta‑fiction
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance homage with innovation?
- What voices do you hear when you write?
A Different Perspective
May limit originality if over‑reliant on predecessors.