Sunday Pick: Sci-fi writer Andy Weir doesn't love writing | from ReThinking with Adam Grant

Sunday Pick: Sci-fi writer Andy Weir doesn't love writing | from ReThinking with Adam Grant

Andy Weir is the bestselling author of The Martian and Project Hail Mary. He’s known for weaving deep, carefully researched science into his novels, building intricate sci-fi worlds that have captivated millions of readers. But here’s a plot twist: Andy doesn’t actually love the act of writing itself – so how does he motivate himself to do it anyway? Adam talks with Andy about the creative process, the skills involved in discarding bad ideas, finding joy in worldbuilding and research, and why you should never be writing with a sequel in mind.


This episode originally aired on ReThinking in 2023.

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