Bigs Quote by Terry Pratchett
“The thing is, 'Discworld' had been going on for a very long time, and I've written children's books as well. Usually when people have a really big series they franchise it, which I thought is a bit of a no-no, so I thought what I'd do is I'd franchise it to myself.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Terry Pratchett on Discworld, 2005
Pratchett prefers personal control over his series rather than corporate franchising, keeping creative authority.
In simple terms: He keeps the series under his own control.
Key Takeaway
Maintain creative ownership.
Themes
creative control
authorship
franchising
literary series
Mood
reflective
defensive
Type
literary
personal
When to use this quote
- publishing decisions
- media adaptations
- author negotiations
Key Concepts
intellectual property
authorial intent
brand management
Questions to Reflect On
- How would external franchising affect your work?
- What are the risks of self‑franchising?
A Different Perspective
Corporate franchising can dilute original vision.
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