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Psst Both Koontz and King have written series and it has taken them forever to finish them *NM* random thoughts Send a noteboard - 05/05/2011 10:32:42 PM
If you begin a series of books, I think you just entered into a binding social contract to deliver those books in a timely manner. It's your freaking job for Christ's sake! Now, here is a reasonable time table to release the next book:

1-2 years: Very reasonable and expected. Writing a decent length book takes a good bit of time.

3 years: Not so reasonable anymore. You are a full time writer whose focus should be on this series. By all means have pet projects, but always focus on the series! Hard to explain 3 years away (other than unexpected life changes).

4 years and over: Unreasonable. A book does not take that long to write, not if you are spending 8 hours a day on it. At least. Binding social contract, remember? You have a job. Stop bitching and do it.

You don't like pressure? Then write solo books like Stephen King or Dean Koontz. Want to start a series? Then, my friend, you just entered into a contract with me. I support your livelihood. Think my boss won't mind if I tell him I will get that report done in 4 years?

So authors, like you George RR Martin, get to work! Good lord, you think we ask for the moon. Just do the freaking job we're paying you for. You ARE my bitch!
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Lol! If I was drinking milk it would have shot out my nose. Classic! *NM* Dark Knight - 02/05/2011 11:06:44 PM 437 Views
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hilarious! *NM* temeraire - 03/05/2011 03:37:55 AM 420 Views
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I troll for posts like this!!! *NM* Sir Tybalt - 05/05/2011 04:10:58 PM 464 Views
Though not a fan of ASoIaF, I must agree with Nate et al: If you dislike his performance, fire him. Joel - 03/05/2011 06:20:20 PM 1076 Views
I don't think someone can be your bitch if you have no power or authority over them. Werthead - 03/05/2011 10:36:10 PM 1058 Views
*eats popcorn and watches the nonsense happily* *NM* Ghavrel - 05/05/2011 07:40:00 AM 386 Views
Psst Both Koontz and King have written series and it has taken them forever to finish them *NM* random thoughts - 05/05/2011 10:32:42 PM 513 Views
I hope it takes 12 years. Maybe you'll stop reading by then *NM* callandor1000 - 06/05/2011 01:36:11 PM 527 Views
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