We often wait for that knock of opportunity, though I've found it's better to just grab a chainsaw and cut open your own fucking door.

— Don Roff

When writing, I uncaged KAT: Keep Adding Tension. Even if I don't know where the story's going, petting the KAT keeps it purring.

— Don Roff

When you print out your manuscript and read it, marking up with a pen, it sometimes feels like a criminal returning to the scene of a crime.

— Don Roff

When you're writing what you love, it's the most fun you can have with your clothing still on, unless of course, you write naked.

— Don Roff

Write about the thing that scares you most or your most private confession, and you'll never have a problem coming up with decent fiction.

— Don Roff

Write for impact first, money second. If you do it the other way around, you’ll end up with less of either.

— Don Roff

Writers often torture themselves trying to get the words right. Sometimes you must lower your expectations and just finish it.

— Don Roff

Writing a first-draft battle scene is akin to real combat—chaos, confusion, and you must keep your cool as you fire word bullets downrange.

— Don Roff

Writing a story, regardless of length, always begins with a single word.

— Don Roff

Yeah, episodic doesn't work. Your coolest character needs something big and meaningful to do. Otherwise, well, it's just narrative shit.

— Don Roff