Walter Jon Williams Quotes

United States, Writer
1953

Walter Jon Williams (born 1953) is 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 (1981–1984).

Also known as Science Fiction Writer

The big battle at the end of DW isn't drawn from history, but it's influenced by history, certainly.

Walter Jon Williams
- History
- End
- Battle
I've experienced writer's block, but never for more than a few days.

Walter Jon Williams
- Never
- More
- Writer

Now I have to motivate myself much more than I had previously.

Walter Jon Williams
- Myself
- More
- Now
An SF author who reads only SF will have little new to contribute, but someone with a broader experience will bring more to the table.

Walter Jon Williams
- Experience
- New
- Author
The mass-market paperback, for one, is too expensive.

Walter Jon Williams
- Expensive
- Too
- Paperback
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.

Walter Jon Williams
- Science
- Enjoy
- Writer
I now have to find a reason to write, every single day.

Walter Jon Williams
- Single
- Day
- Find
When state and religion are one, religion becomes a means for the powerful to remain in power.

Walter Jon Williams
- Power
- Powerful
- Religion