In the information society, nobody thinks. We expected to banish paper, but we actually banished thought. Goodreads.com. (2019). Michael Crichton Quotes (Author of Jurassic Park). [online] Available… Read more “Nobody Thinks”
Day: October 23, 2019
Jump In And Get Wet
Do you want to understand how to swim, or do you want to jump in and start swimming? Only people who are afraid of the water want… Read more “Jump In And Get Wet”
God Created Dinosaurs
God created dinosaurs. God destroyed dinosaurs. God created Man. Man destroyed God. Man created dinosaurs. Dinosaurs eat man…Woman inherits the earth. Goodreads.com. (2019). Michael Crichton Quotes (Author… Read more “God Created Dinosaurs”
What Is Wrong With Scientific Power
You know what’s wrong with scientific power? It’s a form of inherited wealth. And you know what assholes congenitally rich people are. Goodreads.com. (2019). Michael Crichton Quotes… Read more “What Is Wrong With Scientific Power”
You Might As Well Be Gone
Writing a book is a bit like going on location for a movie. You’re absent from your life, your family, and your friends. You’re psychologically gone, so… Read more “You Might As Well Be Gone”
Brilliant Or Driven?
It’s hard to decide who’s truly brilliant; it’s easier to see who’s driven, which in the long run may be more important. Goodreads.com. (2019). Michael Crichton Quotes… Read more “Brilliant Or Driven?”
In Front Of My Mac I Can Write
When I sit down in front of a Windows machine, I can’t write; when I sit down in front of my Mac, I can write. So I… Read more “In Front Of My Mac I Can Write”
Books Aren’t Written
Books aren’t written – they’re rewritten. Including your own. It is one of the hardest things to accept, especially after the seventh rewrite hasn’t quite done it.… Read more “Books Aren’t Written”
This Novel Is Fiction
This novel is fiction, except for the parts that aren’t. Goodreads.com. (2019). Michael Crichton Quotes (Author of Jurassic Park). [online] Available at: https://www.goodreads.com/author/quotes/5194.Michael_Crichton [Accessed 23 Oct. 2019].
Making Notes As Character Research
Instead of writing thrillers to pay for my train bills, I was actually now going to medical school in order to have something to write about. We… Read more “Making Notes As Character Research”
Sneaking Up On It Sometimes Helps
Sneaking up on it sometimes helps: I’ve found I can be very productive for an hour before dinner, because there obviously isn’t enough time to really do… Read more “Sneaking Up On It Sometimes Helps”