Lee Na
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Rick Tabor:
Rick, I noticed that you work in both literature and science and technology, with books like Children of the Scroll and on plastic recycling technology covering very different topics. Is there a common driving force or inspiration behind these diverse works?
Rick Tabor
Hi Lee Na,
Thanks for the question!
Obviously, writing fiction is quite different from writing patents and/or chapters in polymer science books. However, developing solutions for technical problems and creative writing both require creativity at their core. Every supervisor that I ever had provided the feedback that I was "the most creative person they have ever met" or "you are definitely a creative problem solver". This creative core combined with attention to detail and years of learning how to get my facts straight, together yield a story that is technically accurate while at the same time bringing twists and turns that are believable.
Best regards,
Rick Tabor
Thanks for the question!
Obviously, writing fiction is quite different from writing patents and/or chapters in polymer science books. However, developing solutions for technical problems and creative writing both require creativity at their core. Every supervisor that I ever had provided the feedback that I was "the most creative person they have ever met" or "you are definitely a creative problem solver". This creative core combined with attention to detail and years of learning how to get my facts straight, together yield a story that is technically accurate while at the same time bringing twists and turns that are believable.
Best regards,
Rick Tabor
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