Basically, fiction is people. You can't write fiction about ideas.
Theodore SturgeonCreate a world in which these things do or do not exist, or in which they are extended in some way. Test reality against this fiction. The reader will recognize the world that you're talking about, even though it may be another one altogether
Theodore SturgeonAmong the many things it meant was that even to loneliness there is an end, for those who are lonely enough, long enough.
Theodore SturgeonWhy on earth do you carry a mirror around with you?”
“It's purely a defensive device. We seldom quarrel, and this is one of the reasons. Can you imagine yourself getting all worked up and contorted and illogical and then coming face to face with yourself, looking at yourself exactly as you look to everyone else?
Tag: anger anger-management protection mirror mirrors defence abridged-quote defensive-device personal-protection summarized-quote
A science fiction story is a story built around human beings, with a human problem and a human solution, which would not have happened at all without its scientific content.
Theodore SturgeonTag: science-fiction sci-fi
Ask Baby can you be truly part of someone you love."
"He says only if you love yourself.
Tag: love
Just think about it," he said softly. "You can do practically anything. You can have practically everything. And none of it will keep you from being alone."
"Shut up shut up...Everybody's alone."
He nodded. "But some people learn how to live with it.
Tag: loneliness
Live long and prosper
Theodore SturgeonTag: spock star-trek vulcan salute
We are now in a position to determine just what sort of science fiction story this really is.
Theodore SturgeonTag: science-fiction
Reality isn’t the most pleasant of atmospheres, Lieutenant. But we like to think we’re engineered for it. It’s a pretty fine piece of engineering, the kind an engineer can respect. Drag in an obsession and reality can’t tolerate it. Something has to give; if reality goes, your fine piece of engineering is left with nothing to operate on. Nothing it was designed to operate on. So it operates badly. So kick the obsession out; start functioning the way you were designed to function.
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