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Fantasy is totally wide open all you really have to do is follow the rules youve set. But if youre writing about science
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"Fantasy is totally wide open; all you really have to do is follow the rules you've set. But if you're writing about science, you have to first learn what you're writing about"

- Octavia Butler

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This quote by Octavia Butler speaks with the power of creativity and creativity. Fantasy is a genre that permits endless possibilities, as long as the author follows the rules they have set on their own. On the other hand, when discussing science, the author needs to initially find out the truths and info about the topic before they can begin to write. This quote motivates authors to be educated and informed about the topics they are writing about, while likewise reminding them to use their imagination and creativity to create something unique and special. It is a pointer that understanding and imagination can be integrated to create something genuinely remarkable.

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USA Flag This quote is written / told by Octavia Butler between June 22, 1947 and February 24, 2006. He/she was a famous Writer from USA. The author also have 31 other quotes.

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