I try not to violate what came before me and to leave lots of wiggle room for those who will follow.
From Len Wein
I try to find what makes even the worst, most despicable character sympathetic at his or her core.
I was a very sickly kid. While I was in the hospital at age 7, my Dad brought me a stack of comic books to keep me occupied. I was hooked.
I would like immortality.
If a story isn't working, I'm simply unable to finish it. That's what usually tells me something is wrong.
I'm a neurotic New York Jew by birth. Creating characters is second nature to me.
I've always thought of myself as an organic writer, rather than a cerebral one. I feel my way along as I go, hoping I'll get to the place I intend to reach.
I've had editors over the years who couldn't find a clue if it was stapled to their butt.
I've never sat down and thought about the difference between plot and theme. To me, that's never been important.
In general, shorter is better. If you can encapsulate your idea into a single captivating sentence, you're halfway home.
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