How much outlining did you do for The Martian? Any chance we could get a peek at your notes?

Andy Weir I didn't do any outlining. I knew the start and I knew how I wanted it to end. Mostly I just let the story wander and tried to make the most realistic thing happen next in any situation.

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Hi Andy, I thoroughly enjoyed your book. How authentic is the tech you wrote about - I mean, it all sounded quite plausible and theoretically possible (from a non scientific / engineering background).. But is it? Thanks - keep up the good work! Matt

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Loved the book, but what are you working on now?

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What's your favourite cheese? :)

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How much outlining did you do for The Martian? Any chance we could get a peek at your notes?

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Hi Andy, I thoroughly enjoyed your book. How authentic is the tech you wrote about - I mean, it all sounded quite plausible and theoretically possible (from a non scientific / engineering background).. But is it? Thanks - keep up the good work! Matt

Loved the book, but what are you working on now?

What's your favourite cheese? :)

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