The thing is, 'Discworld' had been going on for a very…
“The thing is, 'Discworld' had been going on for a very long time, and I've written children's books as well. Usually when people have a really big series they franchise it, which I thought is a bit of a no-no, so I thought what I'd do is I'd franchise it to myself.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Pratchett prefers personal control over his series rather than corporate franchising, keeping creative authority.
In simple terms: He keeps the series under his own control.
Key Takeaway
Maintain creative ownership.
Themes
creative control
authorship
franchising
literary series
Mood
reflective
defensive
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- publishing decisions
- media adaptations
- author negotiations
Key Concepts
intellectual property
authorial intent
brand management
Questions to Reflect On
- How would external franchising affect your work?
- What are the risks of self‑franchising?
A Different Perspective
Corporate franchising can dilute original vision.