Christopher Paolini
For me, writer’s block is solved by talking out (or writing) the problem — either by myself or with friends/family. The mere act of explaining the difficulty I’m having is usually enough to allow me to identify whatever-it-is that is causing the writing to lock up. As for music, though: I listen to a LOT of different soundtracks (movies and games). Just fit the mood of the music to the scene and you’re good to go.
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Connor
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Christopher Paolini:
I have read the Inheritance Cycle about 4 times and I always find myself fascinated by Angela and wanting to know more. One thing I have always wanted is a trilogy dedicated to telling the story of Angela. I'm wondering what would be required to convince you to do so???? (I'm kidding. Sort of.)
Will
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Christopher Paolini:
I'm in the tabletop gaming industry and am really interested about if it would be possible to do Eragon in a board/card game? I understand you've said before that 20th Century Fox owns the rights to Eragon - but typically those things include only the content related to the movie. For example, FFG does Game of Thrones games based on the books, but not the show. All contracts are different, so I figured I'd ask?
luke
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Christopher Paolini:
Hi, Christopher, I trully love your books. Can't wait for the sci-fi project ;). I want to know, ¿would you, in the future, write a story 'bout Murtagh? Or maybe a prequel about Brom, Selena and Morzan? Or maybe about Angela? I really miss the Inheritance world and I'd wish to go back in a very new story...
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