Walter Jon Williams
Walter Jon Williams
Walter Jon Williamsis an American writer, primarily of science fiction. Previously he wrote nautical adventure fiction under the name Jon Williams, a series of historical novels set during the age of sail, Privateers and Gentlemen...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionWriter
Date of Birth15 October 1953
CountryUnited States of America
Walter Jon Williams quotes about
powerful mean power
When state and religion are one, religion becomes a means for the powerful to remain in power.
science fiction novelty
Science fiction readers probably have the gene for novelty, and seem to enjoy a cascade of invention as much as a writer enjoys providing one.
philosophy writing science
Even if you only want to write science fiction, you should also read mysteries, poetry, mainstream literature, history, biography, philosophy, and science.
editors trying agents
Try to meet as many authors, agents, and editors as you can.
moving taken work-out
I've learned that I get blocked when my subconscious mind is telling me that I've taken the work in a wrong direction, and that once I start listening to what my subconscious is trying to tell me, I can work out the problem and get moving again.
real ghouls vampire
I'm not afraid of werewolves or vampires or haunted hotels, I'm afraid of what real human beings to do other real human beings.