Working within the limitations of the shared world generally made the writing easier, because I didn't have to invent any of the characters or background, which is usually the hardest part. — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
Right up till the 1980s, SF envisioned giant mainframe computers that ran everything remotely, that ingested huge amounts of information and regurgitated it in startling ways, and that behaved (or were programmed to behave) very much like human beings... Now… — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
“I don’t believe the rogue has freedom. I think it is following the direction of humans.” “Why do you think so?” “Because I find… — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
Everything that you read is an influence on everything you write, and you want to draw as many elements into your work as you… — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
That's why editors and publishers will never be obsolete: a reader wants someone with taste and authority to point them in the direction of… — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
I've experienced writer's block, but never for more than a few days. — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
“When you revealed that the Rani was in fact the Nagi," Charlie said, "the players collectively pissed their pants." "I'd rather they creamed their… — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
The Internet offers an interesting combination of advertising and community - by participating in the community you can become an advertisement for yourself. — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
I'm not afraid of werewolves or vampires or haunted hotels, I'm afraid of what real human beings to do other real human beings. — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
I want a platform that, like a book or a magazine, I can carry into the bath or leave at the beach. — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
“I can't help but wonder how the old Empire would have handled the crisis. I hope you will forgive my partisan attitude but it… — Walter Jon Williams Copy Share Image
