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I've heard various authors say that if you want to become a novel writer, you should write short stories first as opposed to plunging head-first into your freshman tome--and make your success in that realm first. Did you do this, and do you concur?

Matthew Bruce Alexander The advice seems sound, but it is not what I did. I did write a few novels as a child and young adult, so I certainly got my practice in, which is, I …moreThe advice seems sound, but it is not what I did. I did write a few novels as a child and young adult, so I certainly got my practice in, which is, I think, what they are going for.

To be honest, I have written very few short stories. I don't seem to have the knack. Every time I get a story idea that I pursue, it just grows during the planning stage. I don't want to write any throwaway stories, which means developing interesting characters. If I am going to spend the time developing interesting characters, I'm going to want a novel out of it.

I suppose I could write a series of short stories, Poul Anderson style, but I don't seem to have any little ideas. I never read many short stories and I just don't write them.(less)

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Do you plan to re-visit Alistair's universe in the future?

Matthew Bruce Alexander I have had about a half a dozen readers ask me to write a sequel. I have a basic idea for what it would be and even a title, but right now I have no p…moreI have had about a half a dozen readers ask me to write a sequel. I have a basic idea for what it would be and even a title, but right now I have no plans to write it. When I finish my current novel, I already have the next two pretty much prepped for writing, and I am very excited to get started on them. The sequel to Withur We might come after them, or I might get seized by another idea. We'll have to see...

I also have an idea for a prequel to Withur We, about Alistair's time on Kaldis, but that project, if it is ever realized, will be very far off.(less)

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“Man is condemned to be free; because once thrown into the world, he is responsible for everything he does.
It is up to you to give [life] a meaning.”
― Jean-Paul Sartre

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