I don’t discuss my own beliefs in public, but I will say the beliefs I’ve given my characters do not necessarily represent what I myself believe. Christopher Paolini Read Quote
I have 20 or 30 books completely plotted out in my mind – mysteries, thrillers, horror, romance, science fiction. You name it. Christopher Paolini Read Quote
If I spent my time worrying about what other people would think of my work, I would be too self-conscious to write. Christopher Paolini Read Quote
I think I learned most from editing, both editing myself and having someone else edit me. It’s not always easy to have someone criticize your work, your baby. But if you can swallow your ego, you can really learn from the editing. Christopher Paolini Read Quote
I find inspiration in many places. Sometimes music gives me the kernel of a story. Sometimes it’s dissatisfaction with the plot of a movie or a book that gets me thinking. Sometimes it’s love of a movie or book. Christopher Paolini Read Quote
Basically, I would be happy with any profession where I got to be creative and make things. Christopher Paolini Read Quote
The advantage of writing from experience is that it often provides you with details that you would never think of yourself, no matter how rich your imagination. And specificity in description is something every writer should strive for. Christopher Paolini Read Quote
I’ve stood outside my house in Montana looking at the northern lights… crackling against the night sky. To me, that’s magic. Christopher Paolini Read Quote
I’ve always been very grateful that enough people have enjoyed reading what I’ve written that I’ve been able to pursue writing professionally. Christopher Paolini Read Quote
I love telling stories and I love writing so the fact that I can do it professionally is something that I’ve always been very grateful for. Christopher Paolini Read Quote
