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Fantasy is expensive. It's an expensive endeavor. I have…

“Fantasy is expensive. It's an expensive endeavor. I have to admit, I didn't write with adaptation in mind. So the books simply become more outlandish as they go on, and they're full of a lot of locations and elaborate set pieces.” quote by Leigh Bardugo
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“Fantasy is expensive. It's an expensive endeavor. I have to admit, I didn't write with adaptation in mind. So the books simply become more outlandish as they go on, and they're full of a lot of locations and elaborate set pieces.”

Leigh Bardugo

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Fantasy writing is costly and expansive; the author admits not writing for adaptation, resulting in increasingly elaborate worlds and settings.

In simple terms: Fantasy is costly and expansive.

Key Takeaway

Embrace creative ambition despite expense.

Themes

creativity budget world‑building

Mood

reflective inspired

Type

philosophical practical

When to use this quote

  • publishing
  • film adaptation
  • creative planning

Key Concepts

literature economics

Questions to Reflect On

  • How do you fund large projects?
  • Can you simplify without losing magic?
A Different Perspective

High costs may limit publishing opportunities.

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