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Jonathan Alder
Jonathan Alder asked Craig Alanson:

As a writer and avid reader, I've been thrilled with how fast your books have come out. I've seen your projections for the next few books too. I'm curious how long it takes you to write a book. Do you have many of the books already written, or do you just have crazy-ass fast writing skills?

Craig Alanson I do not know if I write faster than average; my goal is to write 12,000 words per week. With that schedule it takes me 13.5 weeks to write a 162,000 word novel (which is BIG for a sci fi novel because most are 80-90,000 words). My plan is to publish three novels plus one 90,000 word 'novella' each year. When I quit my 'real' job last year I promised my wife I would write full-time, right now that means writing 4,000 words per day, three days a week
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DreamMark
DreamMark asked Craig Alanson:

Have you considered crowdsourcing a feature film? This series has all the elements to be an epic movie franchise. I'm sure the interest would draw the attention of Hollywood.

Samuel Bake
Samuel Bake asked Craig Alanson:

Is there going to be a fourth book in the Ascendant series? I just finished "Deceptions" and it felt like there was more in store for Koren.

Christopher Zeger
Christopher Zeger asked Craig Alanson:

Just wanted to say how much I enjoy reading your books. I have been reading science fiction for many years and have never seen anything like this. Please keep writing! Is your next book coming out in January? or June?

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