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Alastair Mayer

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Alastair Mayer Simple: read, and write. Also see Heinlein's Rules for Writers, but don't confuse rule 3 and rule 2.
Rule 2 is "you must finish what you write", which …moreSimple: read, and write. Also see Heinlein's Rules for Writers, but don't confuse rule 3 and rule 2.
Rule 2 is "you must finish what you write", which means more than just typing "the end". You need to smooth off the rough edges, too.
Rule 3 is "you must refrain from rewriting, except to editorial order". That does not mean "be happy with the first draft", it means don't endlessly tinker with a story -- unless someone has offered you money to change something. And then, as Harlan Ellison reminds us, only if you agree with the change.

But mostly, just write. And read.(less)

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

Alastair Mayer I work on a different writing project. I usually have two books (in different series, although probably set in the same universe) in progress at any g…moreI work on a different writing project. I usually have two books (in different series, although probably set in the same universe) in progress at any given time, so if I'm stuck on one I can work on the other.(less)

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	Alpha Centauri: First Landing (T-Space: Alpha Centauri Book 1) 4.13 avg rating — 344 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Alpha Centauri: The Return (T-Space: Alpha Centauri Book 3) 4.35 avg rating — 212 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Alpha Centauri: Sawyer's World (T-Space: Alpha Centauri Book 2) 4.31 avg rating — 211 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Chara Talisman (Archeological Adventure in T-Space Book 1) 4.15 avg rating — 114 ratings — published 2011 — 7 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Reticuli Deception (Archeological Adventure in T-Space Book 2) 4.31 avg rating — 80 ratings — published 2013 — 6 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Eridani Convergence (Archeological Adventure in T-Space Book 3) 4.42 avg rating — 69 ratings — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kakuloa: A Rising Tide 4.39 avg rating — 59 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Centauri Surprise (Carson & Roberts Archeological Adventures in T-Space Book 4) 4.43 avg rating — 49 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Kakuloa: The Downhill Slide 4.49 avg rating — 45 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	The Pavonis Insurgence (Archeological Adventure in T-Space Book 5) 4.39 avg rating — 41 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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