10 Writing Tips from George R. R. Martin on how he wrote Game of Thrones

George R R Martin is an American novelist and short story writer, screenwriter, and television producer. He is the author of the series of epic fantasy novels A Song of Ice and Fire, which was adapted into the Emmy Awardwinning HBO series Game of Thrones (20112019). NOW OPEN for Screenplay Submissions Click the link below to Enter 01 The human heart in conflict with itself is the only thing worth writing about. You need characters to question who, and what, they are and how they fit within the world around them. This is key for character development. 02 Write for yourself. Following trends, or pleasing your audience in spite of your own plans, harms good storytelling. Listening to critique is good, but inevitably you must be entertained and feel your way through the writing process. 03 Anyone can die, and death is a key part of any story with conflict. Don t give your characters any special treatment, have them