Being aware that everything that could possibly happen happened to her, somewhere, in some life, kind of absolved her a little from decisions. - Matt Haig

Books are like mirrors: You only see in them what you already have inside you. - Carlos Ruiz Zafon

One reason I created a fictional world at all is so that people can visit it in their minds or think about who they would be. There’s a part in the book that’s all about writing your own story before you’re quite brave enough to live it out. - Aliza Layne

Step into a scene and let it drip from your fingertips. - MJ Bush

So many people think that if you’re writing fantasy, it means you can just make everything up as you go. Want to add a dragon? Add a dragon! Want some magic? Throw it in. But the thing is, regardless of whether you’re dealing with realism or fantasy, every world has rules. Make sure to establish a natural order. - VE Schwab

Details make stories human, and the more human a story can be, the better. - Ernest Hemingway

Your worldbuilding is unique, yes, but your characters are what will really sell your story. - Moriah Richards

Start before you’re ready. - Steven Pressfield