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> [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.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/working-within-the-limitations-of-the-shared-world-generally-made-the/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

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## More by Walter Jon Williams

> [“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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/i-don-t-believe-the-rogue-has-freedom-i-think-it-is-following-the/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

> [Everything that you read is an influence on everything you write, and you want to draw as many elements into your work as you…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/everything-that-you-read-is-an-influence-on-everything-you-write-and/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/that-s-why-editors-and-publishers-will-never-be-obsolete-a-reader/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

> [I've experienced writer's block, but never for more than a few days.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/i-ve-experienced-writer-s-block-but-never-for-more-than-a-few-days/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

> [“Gabriel flashed him the one-fingered Mudra of Contempt.”](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/gabriel-flashed-him-the-one-fingered-mudra-of-contempt/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

> [“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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/when-you-revealed-that-the-rani-was-in-fact-the-nagi-charlie-said-the/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

> [The Internet offers an interesting combination of advertising and community - by participating in the community you can become an advertisement for yourself.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/the-internet-offers-an-interesting-combination-of-advertising-and/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

> [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.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/i-m-not-afraid-of-werewolves-or-vampires-or-haunted-hotels-i-m-afraid/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

> [The mass-market paperback, for one, is too expensive.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/the-mass-market-paperback-for-one-is-too-expensive/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

> [Try to meet as many authors, agents, and editors as you can.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/try-to-meet-as-many-authors-agents-and-editors-as-you-can/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

> [I want a platform that, like a book or a magazine, I can carry into the bath or leave at the beach.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/i-want-a-platform-that-like-a-book-or-a-magazine-i-can-carry-into-the/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

> [“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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/i-can-t-help-but-wonder-how-the-old-empire-would-have-handled-the/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

> [I wanted to be an author for as long as I can remember.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/i-wanted-to-be-an-author-for-as-long-as-i-can-remember/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

> [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…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/working-within-the-limitations-of-the-shared-world-generally-made-the/)

[Walter Jon Williams](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walter-jon-williams/)

> [Being a writer was never a choice, it was an irresistible compulsion.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/walter-jon-williams/being-a-writer-was-never-a-choice-it-was-an-irresistible-compulsion/)

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