In general, shorter is better. If you can encapsulate your idea into a single captivating sentence, you’re halfway home. – Len Wein
I became an art major, took every art class my school had to offer. In college, I majored in Advertising Art and Design. – Len Wein
It’s all about who’s where on the food chain. When I’m the story editor, I expect my writers to follow my vision. When I’m working for another editor, I’m obliged to follow their vision. – Len Wein
People who were more concerned with themselves and looking good to their readers then they were with the characters sacrificed a series for the sake of a story. – Len Wein
Art is always in the eyes of the beholder. Only posterity has the right to point out our mistakes. – Len Wein
In these litigious times, if you’re a beginner, it’s becoming harder and harder to get your work to the people who might actually be able to hire you. – Len Wein
If a story isn’t working, I’m simply unable to finish it. That’s what usually tells me something is wrong. – Len Wein
I’ve always thought of myself as an organic writer, rather than a cerebral one. I feel my way along as I go, hoping I’ll get to the place I intend to reach. – Len Wein
I had never really thought of myself as a writer; any writing I had done was just to give myself something to draw. – Len Wein
Sometimes you’re not even sure which of your stories were failures. There are things I’ve written that I thought were complete catastrophes when I finished with them that have gone on to generate some of my most positive feedback. – Len Wein
I try to find what makes even the worst, most despicable character sympathetic at his or her core. – Len Wein
I’ve never sat down and thought about the difference between plot and theme. To me, that’s never been important. – Len Wein
I try not to violate what came before me and to leave lots of wiggle room for those who will follow. – Len Wein
I was a very sickly kid. While I was in the hospital at age 7, my Dad brought me a stack of comic books to keep me occupied. I was hooked. – Len Wein
I think there’s something inherently dishonest in trying to go back and mess with the past. – Len Wein
When I got my first glimpse of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, my breath caught. In that single instant, he was Wolverine. – Len Wein
