“I think the tendency to over-explain and over describe is one of the most common failings in fantasy. It's an unfortunate piece of Tolkien's legacy. Don't get me wrong, Tolkien was a great worldbuilder, but he got a little caught up describing his world at times, at the expense of the overall story.” ThinkingWorldWritingLittlesStoriesCommonFantasyPiecesFailingCaughtTendenciesLegacyExpensesUnfortunateCaught UpDescribing Author:Patrick Rothfuss
“Make your life a story worth telling. You only get one shot at this existence, and one day when you’re gone the most important thing you’ll leave behind is the legacy of the life you lived. Make sure you make it a story you’re proud to have others tell.” ImportantStoriesBehindsExistenceGoneProudOne DayShotsImportant ThingsLegacy Author:Adam Braun
“Humanity's legacy of stories and storytelling is the most precious we have. All wisdom is in our stories and songs. A story is how we construct our experiences.” StoriesSongHumanityStorytellingLegacyConstructs Author:Doris Lessing
“Read as much as you write. Go out and meet other writers. Look for stories in everything around you - music, movies, family, strangers, your bus ride to work, and of course the streets. Also - keep moving forward, keep creating new things. Leave evidence of yourself in this world. Imagine what your legacy could be and try to create it.” WorldWritingTryingLooksStoriesMovingCoursesImagineStreetsThis WorldCreatingEvidenceStrangerMoving ForwardLegacyBusNew ThingsKeep MovingKeep Moving ForwardCreating New Things Author:Kevin Sampsell