Characters Quote by N. K. Jemisin Download Open image “I tend to like writing characters that are not typical heroes.” — N. K. Jemisin ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 2.7 out of 5 (10 ratings) Copy quoteShare Characters Hero Heroes Like Tend Writing
I like characters who aren't typically heroic and come to some sort of epiphany about themselves. — Brad Anderson Copy Share Image
When writing, I model all the heroes after myself. Of course, it's hard to make them quite as wonderful as I am, but I… — Stan Lee Copy Share Image
I just write the characters the way I see them. And maybe that's because I'm surrounded by the most amazing men,from my father to… — Gena Showalter Copy Share Image
I would love for people to think that I am as quick, clever, smart and heroic as the characters that I write, but those… — Aaron Sorkin Copy Share Image
I love characters who are clever and smart, and you have to run to catch up with. I think there's something very appealing and… — David Tennant Copy Share Image
I am just tired of writing about heroes that we're dragging down to our level, and I want to write about heroes that we… — Mark Waid Copy Share Image
I was never able to write seriously about heroes because I was very aware that I was not one and that in my background… — Robert Sheckley Copy Share Image
It is much more fun to write about villains then heroes. The villains are the ones that think out the scheme, and the heroes… — D. J. MacHale Copy Share Image
Everyone likes a bit of variety. I'm sure none of my readers only want to read about anti-heroes or villainous protagonists any more than… — Mark Lawrence Copy Share Image
I never tried to write for other people. I liked people who had problems I might have, because we all have insecurities, regrets. I… — Stan Lee Copy Share Image
When you're writing a story or an actor playing a role, you should never think of your characters as heroes or villains. You have… — Morgan Neville Copy Share Image
In the 'Dreamblood' books, I'm focusing more on what I like about epic fantasy: the layering and depth of tension; the chance to really… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
Actual Victorian mores and politics were a reaction to a specific series of historical events, technological and scientific developments, and ethical trends in which… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
I don't really understand why so many fantasy writers choose to focus on worlds that just seem strangely denuded. But to them, I guess… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
To some degree, as I move outside of the exclusive genre audience, the exclusive genre issues don't bother me as much. Maybe that's just… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
I would love to just write and not have everything I say or do turn into a political battle. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
As a black woman, I have no particular interest in maintaining the status quo. Why would I? The status quo is harmful; the status… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
I've been very happy with Orbit and am thrilled that they're giving me more chances to explore my creative visions. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
It's the way the human brain works: when enough events occur in a pattern, we stop thinking and go into macro mode. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
A fantasy novel set in something other than medieval Europe, featuring an almost entirely black cast, is considered risky. — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
I think the people who believe that works can and always should be divorced from the context are people who have the privilege to… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
It's human nature that we come in our own flavours, and it doesn't make any sense to write a monochromatic or monocultural story unless… — N. K. Jemisin Copy Share Image
I am tired of our characters being so incomplete. When do we ever save the day in a film? When does a Latino actor… — Esai Morales Copy Share Image
I'm writing about real things. Real people. Real characters. You have to believe what I write about is true or you wouldn't pay any… — Lou Reed Copy Share Image
I'm truly, 100% guided by the characters and my Muse. If one of the characters suddenly decided to do something very different, I'd just… — Lori Foster Copy Share Image
You do get fond of your characters. Handing them on is like giving a child to a nanny. — Julian Fellowes Copy Share Image
Your job as a writer is to find storylines, narrative structures, and characters to show the things that you believe rather than saying them… — Philipp Meyer Copy Share Image
On the stage, the characters express themselves more through words than images. So the arguments of the characters and the tension between characters -… — Alan Alda Copy Share Image
I really like all of the characters in 'The Secret History' by Donna Tartt, especially Camilla, the one girl. I find her fascinating. — Hannah Murray Copy Share Image
I've just always loved really good projects. The things that draw me into a new project have very little to do with genre and… — Jewel Staite Copy Share Image
“Take care of your costume and your confidence will take care of itself.” — Amit Kalantri Copy Share Image
My characters in both 'Pyaar Ka Punchnama' films were so relatable that every other guy connects with me. — Kartik Aaryan Copy Share Image
I think if you're too embroiled in the need to relate too closely to the character, then you start to judge the character for… — Cate Blanchett Copy Share Image
There is a comfort zone of knowing where things are going and having characters in place, but the action gets more and more dramatic… — Jerry B. Jenkins Copy Share Image
