Maxioms by Brian Aldiss
Whatever creativity is, it is in part a solution to a problem.
Whatever creativity is, it is in part a solution to a problem.
It is comparatively easy to become a writer; staying a writer, resisting formulaic work, generating one's own creativity - that's read more
It is comparatively easy to become a writer; staying a writer, resisting formulaic work, generating one's own creativity - that's a much tougher matter.
I can't help believing that these things that come from the subconscious mind have a sort of truth to them. read more
I can't help believing that these things that come from the subconscious mind have a sort of truth to them. It may not be a scientific truth, but it's psychological truth.
Writers must fortify themselves with pride and egotism as best they can. The process is analogous to using sandbags and read more
Writers must fortify themselves with pride and egotism as best they can. The process is analogous to using sandbags and loose timbers to protect a house against flood. Writers are vulnerable creatures like anyone else. For what do they have in reality? Not sandbags, not timbers. Just a flimsy reputation and a name.
