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C. Stuart Hardwick

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Science Fiction, Thriller, Young Adult

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Winner of the Jim Baen and L Ron Hubbard Writer’s of the Future awards, C. Stuart Hardwick is a regular in Analog magazine, known for hard sci-fi that soars through the cosmos, exploring the depths of human nature and the mysteries of space and time. His evocative prose, enriched by scientific rigor, ignites the imagination and leaves an indelible mark on the human mind.

When he’s not at the keyboard or on his bicycle, Stuart can often be found building or dismantling things with equal glee, helping electrons find their way across the lonely Texas power grid, or developing new novel writing software when he should, just maybe, be writing new novels instead.

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How do you deal with writer’s block?

C. Stuart Hardwick Writer's block can have a couple of different origins, but it generally comes down to not being ready for the type of writing I am attempting. If I ju…moreWriter's block can have a couple of different origins, but it generally comes down to not being ready for the type of writing I am attempting. If I just don't know what comes next, the solution is to stop trying to write prose and in instead focus on brainstorming and fleshing out the outline--often by engaging in a plot-breaking exercise or or going through my outline for to see which of about a dozen structural elements might need to be fleshed out. But when I know what I need to write and and having trouble creatively, it often helps just to "write into the scene." I'll have the character wake up, brush her teeth, and begin reacting to whatever came before. This all goes in the trash bin, of course, but it can get the juices flowing.(less)

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

C. Stuart Hardwick Nice notes from my readers! I've had messages comparing my writing to Heinlein, Bradbury, and Ursula K Le Guin, and I've had messages thanking me or s…moreNice notes from my readers! I've had messages comparing my writing to Heinlein, Bradbury, and Ursula K Le Guin, and I've had messages thanking me or saying how a particular story touched a reader's life--and I've had messages from young people, inspired by my writing and just writing to say so or to ask for advice. Those are absolutely the best.

The second best thing is the community. I've signed books with Larry Niven, eaten pizza with Robert J Sawyer, and closed out the bar with Mike Resnik, Erik Flint, Kevin J Anderson, and Todd McCaffrey, just to name a few. I've had dinner with Nancy Kress and George R. R. Martin! And a few weeks ago, I had drinks with my friend, Bill Ledbetter and then watched him win the Nebula! None of this is to brag, but to point out that all of these people are as nice, open, and supporting as any friends or mentors I've had or could imagine.(less)

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Average rating: 3.91 · 791 ratings · 201 reviews · 22 distinct works • Similar authors

	L. Ron Hubbard Presents Writers of the Future Volume 30 by Timothy Jordan (Goodreads Author), Vanessa Golitz (Illustrator), Cassandre Bolan (Illustrator) 4.02 avg rating — 369 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Analog Science Fiction and Fact January/February 2020 (Vol 140, No 1 & 2) by Trevor Quachri (Editor), Adam-Troy Castro (contributor), Jerry Oltion (contributor) 3.69 avg rating — 42 ratings — published 2020 — 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
	Analog Science Fiction and Fact March/April 2019 (Vol 139, Nos. 3&4) by Trevor Quachri (Editor), James C. Glass (Contributor), C. Stuart Hardwick (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 3.74 avg rating — 35 ratings — published 2019	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
	For All Mankind by C. Stuart Hardwick (Goodreads Author), C. Stuart Hardwick (Goodreads Author) 4.21 avg rating — 19 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
	Tales of the United States Space Force by C. Stuart Hardwick (Goodreads Author) (Editor), Arthur C. Clarke, Larry Niven 4.13 avg rating — 15 ratings — published 2024 — 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
	Final Frontier: A Sci-fi Celebration of the Indomitable Spirit That Carried Humanity to the Moon by C. Stuart Hardwick (Goodreads Author), Spider Robinson, Martin L. Shoemaker 4.17 avg rating — 12 ratings — published 2019 — 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
	Dreams of the Rocket Man 4.36 avg rating — 11 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 Future Is Nigh by C. Stuart Hardwick (Goodreads Author), C. Stuart Hardwick (Goodreads Author) 3.71 avg rating — 7 ratings	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
	Dreams of the Rocket Man: A Jim Baen Memorial Award Finalist 4.20 avg rating — 5 ratings	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
	Short Fiction Sampler 3.80 avg rating — 5 ratings	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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Analog Scifi is 90 Years Young!

For their 90th year, Analog Science Fiction & Fact is reprising their classic, mid-century cover. I'm proud to be on it, and delighted to help kick off the festivities!

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