In as about as many writers out there in the world, there are as many writing styles. When I mean styles, I'm talking about the manner in which their stories are written. Now, most probably are similar in which they involve sitting down at a desk or table and putting words into a computer or on paper.
Two such fantasy/science fiction writers I know of are different--well, one is but the other has a work schedule that needs some attention here. They are Kevin J. Anderson and Peter Orullian.
Kevin J. Anderson, for the most part, dictates his stories while hiking along the trails near his Colorado home. Then, when he arrives home, he takes the dictation and has them entered onto the computer--I want to say either his wife or an assistant does this but don't quote me on that one. It's possible he does it himself. If he happens to find this blog, I'm sure he can comment below and clear the water for us. Otherwise, if I run into him, I'll ask.
Kevin J. Anderson has had a long career in the fantasy/science fiction genre. I first ran across him while reading one of his many Star Wars novels, which are truly awesome.
Peter Orullian is a fantasy author who lives up in Washington state and has a full-time job at Microsoft. When does he have time to write? At 3am! Yes, kiddies, he gets up at three o'clock in the morning and writes. He has one published book out now and is working on a second one. And all the while he holds down a full-time gig at Microsoft--I believe in their Xbox division.
There are several more I could mention here, but both Kevin's and Peter's writing style is so unusual yet impressive.
What is your writing style like? What sacrifices could you make in order to become a published author?
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