“Observe, don't imitate.” Writing Book:On Writing Science Fiction: The Editors Strike Back Source: On Writing Science Fiction: The Editors Strike Back
“At one point I intended to write precursor and sequel novels, about the establishment of the Web and its next evolution, but I am very unlikely to now; they would take place in a different universe.” WritingDifferentUniverseNextNovelEvolutionEstablishmentUnlikelySequelsPrecursorDifferent Universes Author:John M. Ford
“I don't think anyone wants a reader to be completely lost - certainly not to the point of giving up - but there's something to be said for a book that isn't instantly disposable, that rewards a second reading.” ThinkingWantGivingWritingSaidBookReadingLostReaderGiving UpRewardsDisposable Author:John M. Ford
“The language fictional characters use is chosen for effect, at least if the author is concentrating.” IfsWritingCharacterUseLanguageEffectsChosenConcentratingFictional Character Author:John M. Ford
“If I were to write Web now, it would be a much, much darker book.” IfsWritingBookWould Be Author:John M. Ford
“There are readers who want every point to be clearly and unambiguously set forth, and there are those who want to pry ideas and meanings out for themselves.” WantWritingIdeasReader Author:John M. Ford
