“Writer: It's not an occupation; it's a compulsion.” WritingOccupationCompulsion Author:Teresa Nielsen Hayden
“Don't use metaphors in fantasy; your readers will take them literally. Or they may take them figuratively - but if so, they'll also take your magics and transformations figuratively. Either way, you're in trouble.” IfsWayWritingMayUseFantasyTroubleMagicReaderTransformationMetaphorUsing Me Author:Teresa Nielsen Hayden
“If you ask 20 different readers why they read, they will all be right.” IfsWritingDifferentAsksReader Author:Teresa Nielsen Hayden