I write about heroes all the time, and I'm struck by how much of what fills us with … - Gail Simone

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No change in the balance of political parties can alter the general determination that no class should be excluded from contributing to and sharing responsibility for the state.

Gail Simone

I write about heroes all the time, and I'm struck by how much of what fills us with wonder in the man-made world was the brainchild of a monster. I mean, slaves built most of the ancient wonders, our city skylines are dominated by the product of sometimes very ruthless capitalist ideals. There's a horrifying thought that I often wonder, which is, are monsters sometimes necessary?

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When you need to stop an asteroid, you get Superman. When you need to solve a mystery, you call Batman. But when you need to end a war, you get Wonder Woman.

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Keep faith, trust to love, fight with honor, but fight to win.

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Your writing is still yours, no matter what the contract or your editor might say. Trust your gut. It knows when you're screwing up. Your brain will lie to you. It loves the paycheck, it loves positive feedback. Your gut is under no obligation to make you feel good.

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I get very invested in characters, it's the only way I find that I can write a book and really make it work.

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There are writers who will do whatever they are told regardless of the circumstances - these are called 'hacks. ' Your job isn't to make life difficult for your editor. But once a piece of crap goes out with your name on it, it is gone forever and will haunt you.

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