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I've stood outside my house in Montana looking at the northern lights... crackling against the night sky. To me, that's magic.

From Christopher Paolini

If I spent my time worrying about what other people would think of my work, I would be too self-conscious to write.

From Christopher Paolini

Personally, I had a great education. My mum was a trained teacher, a Montessori teacher, and I know that I could not have written 'Eragon' if I had gone into a public school system because I would have just been too busy attending classes and doing homework - I wouldn't have had the time to write.

From Christopher Paolini

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.

From Christopher Paolini

Basically, I would be happy with any profession where I got to be creative and make things.

From Christopher Paolini

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.

From Christopher Paolini

Just writing a lot doesn't necessarily make you a better writer. You have to hear yourself as a writer, and the best way to do that is to read your writing out loud.

From Christopher Paolini

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.

From Christopher Paolini

I have 20 or 30 books completely plotted out in my mind - mysteries, thrillers, horror, romance, science fiction. You name it.

From Christopher Paolini

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.

From Christopher Paolini

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