500 Ways to Tell a Better Story Quotes

“The Muse is not real. Relying on the Muse is like leaning on a crutch made of playing cards.”
― Chuck Wendig, 500 Ways to Tell a Better Story

“Do not assume tomorrow will come. Car crash, heart attack, panda mauling; no promises that you'll see the day after today. What you do get is today. You're here right now, so don't waste it. Today is always the day you have. Tomorrow is always a day away. Something-something”
― Chuck Wendig, 500 Ways to Tell a Better Story

“2. Words Define Reality Words are like LEGO bricks: the more we add, the more we define the reality of our playset. "The dog fucked the chicken" tells us something. "The Great Dane fucked the chicken" tells us more. "The Great Dane fucked the bucket of fried chicken on the roof of Old Man Dongweather's barn, barking with every thrust" goes the distance and defines reality in a host of ways”
― Chuck Wendig, 500 Ways to Tell a Better Story