Many of the writers who have inspired me most are outside the genre: Humorists like Robert Benchley and James Thurber, screenwriters like Ben Hecht and William Goldman, and journalists/columnists like H.L. Mencken, Mike Royko and Molly Ivins. — John Scalzi Copy Share Image
People imagine that there are rituals, like lighting candles or sacrificing chickens. They really just want to know what the magic formula is for writing. I inevitably disappoint them by saying you just put your butt in the chair, and… — John Scalzi Copy Share Image
“To everyone who thinks writing a sequel should be easy because you've already clreated the universe: Bwa ha ha ha ha ha ha! Heh.… — John Scalzi Copy Share Image
“That as far as I can tell,” Jenkins said, “it’s not actually a very good show.” — John Scalzi Copy Share Image
I both love and am terrified by Greg Van Eekhout's vision of Los Angeles. I already want to go back. — John Scalzi Copy Share Image
There's always been a little bit of tension between the writers of science fiction literature and then science-fiction televised shows or movies, partly because… — John Scalzi Copy Share Image
“I mean that you and I know that in this universe, God is a hack," he said. "He's a writer on an awful science… — John Scalzi Copy Share Image
“The diagnostics and modifications screens. Ugly and utilitarian, just like they have been since the very beginnings of visual user interface. They were beautiful.” — John Scalzi Copy Share Image
“You can’t afford anthropomorphic biases when some of the aliens most like us would rather make human hamburgers than peace.” — John Scalzi Copy Share Image
Ultimately the first, best step in getting your work noticed is to write good work. If people don't engage in your writing, no amount… — John Scalzi Copy Share Image
“It was this philosophy that had Harvey taking the hovercraft Sagan had stolen, mounting it, and, after a few moments to glean the fundamentals… — John Scalzi Copy Share Image
