Writing Quotes by Tamora Pierce

8 Writing quotes by Tamora Pierce

Tamora Pierce, famed for her heroic tales, delivers eight short musings on the act of storytelling. She touches on world‑building, character courage, and the discipline behind imagination. A brief, inspiring snapshot for aspiring creators.

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With each book, in each place, I have to keep an ongoing map as I write because otherwise I don't know where…

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I've written short stories in first person, but you have so much more control writing in third person. Third person, you know…

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Most important of all, there is no right or wrong way to write - there's only what works for you. I was…

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After I recovered from 'Lioness', I wanted to write something about animals because I really like mythical creatures, especially dragons. At 12,…

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I'm of the Samuel Goldwyn school of writing: If you need to send a message, call Western Union. Any messages people take…

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I don't write from dreams because I don't remember mine, but I had a fragment of an image left about twins, whose…

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If you aren't having fun, if you aren't anxious to find out what happens next as you write, then not only will…

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The fantasy that appeals most to people is the kind that's rooted thoroughly in somebody looking around a corner and thinking, 'What…

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What if custom is wrong? demanded the part of her that believed in the code of chivalry. A knight must set things right.

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Wouldn't--" Kel began to say, but the words stuck in her mouth. She swallowed and tried again. "Wouldn't it be well, not nice to…

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You'll see. I'm as good as any boy. I'm better. - Kel

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You must tell Lady Alanna that sometime. I'd do it from a distance.

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If I have to 'catch' a man to get a husband, I don't want one.

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