No story ever looks as bad as the story you've just bought; no story ever looks as good as the story the other fellow just bought. — Irving Thalberg Copy Share Image
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… — Larry Niven Copy Share Image
