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14 quotes by James Dashner

James Smith Dashner (born November 26, 1972) is an American writer of speculative fiction, primarily series for children or young adults, such as the young adult fantasy series 13th Reality. His 2008 novel The Journal of Curious Letters, first in the series, was one of the annual Borders Original Voices picks.
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You'll work hard to create characters that are compelling and unforgettable. But in the end, it's the story that matters.

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Be unpredictable, be real, be interesting. Tell a good story.

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Never give up. Laugh a lot. Be good to others.

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Don't ever let the other stuff get in the way of your inherent skills as a kick-butt storyteller. Move the reader, make them happy and sad and... →

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I'm inspired by almost everything I come across in life, and one way or another they find themselves sneaking into my stories.

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When I'm feeling a little empty in the head, I like to go see movies or read to loosen things up there.

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In my early writing, all of my characters were exactly the same person. They all spoke the same, made the same types of jokes, reacted the same, etc.... →

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I really love middle-grade. Middle-grade books have a little more of a magical, light-hearted feel. You can be a little bit more quirky, you can have... →

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To practice - write each and every day if possible - then try to attend professional writer's conferences where you can learn your craft, get to... →

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Down the road a bit, I would like to write a couple of stand-alone adult novels, especially in the horror genre. I've got lots of things up my... →

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I don't think anything's more rewarding than hearing that you've helped someone gain a love of reading.

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I think Judy Blume, Stephen King, and Dean Koontz are the three authors responsible for my being where I am today. I owe them a lot.

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I've always been fascinated by quantum physics and the possibility of alternate realities.

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