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Quote by Larry Niven

“You learn by writing short stories. Keep writing short stories. The money's in novels, but writing short stories keeps your writing lean and pointed.”

Quote by Larry Niven

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Larry Niven is an influential American science fiction author, born on April 30, 1938. His works are known for their unique imagination, profound philosophical thinking, and distinctive worldview, which have had a profound impact on science fiction literature. more

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