What I Learned From Being A Full Time Writer For Two Years - Andrew Warren

Andrew Warren is the international best-selling author of the Thomas Caine thriller series. Andrew also writes the space fantasy series Tales of Talon under the pen name of A.A. Warren. Andrew was born in New Jersey, and studied film and English at the University of Miami. He has over a decade of experience in the television and motion picture industry, where he has worked as a post production supervisor, story producer, and writer. He currently lives in Southern California.

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[batman]

As an independent author myself, I’m extraordinarily slow when writing a book. I only average between 100 and 200 words a day. I dedicate at least two hours every day to my writing, but I agonize over every word, especially because I often try to write poetically. I enjoy the process, but it does result in a slow pace. Last year, I sold 30 books, which might not sound like a lot, but it was more than any previous year combined. However, I fear I might not be as prosperous this year. This will probably be the first year where I don’t release a new book. My last book, which took me a year to complete, was similar to The Great Gatsby, but my current work is more like A Tale of Two Cities. It will require at least two years. I just hope I can keep people interested in the work that is already available until the new book is complete, which I hope will be released by the summer of 2024.

[alanrosenthal]

it's cool FC is getting outside the "just film" bubble - great interview, thanx

[ksworld]

I’m in the process of turning one of ny scripts into a novel and all the advice I’m getting from best selling authors and the few books I’m reading about writing novels say, take your time. For some, they say it’s the only way they can do the work because the sheer volume of work involved in writing a novel can be intimidating. Steven King writes 5 pages a day and he’s been an author for decades. Other best selling authors only write one or two pages per day. I don’t know where this author got the idea that you need to write volumes per day, but that amount of work would burn anyone out. It’s also less likely to yield great results, honestly. I think if he’s written two books that people liked and which sold well, his audience won’t mind waiting for the next book, if it’s good. However, if he rushes to get it done and get it out, and it isn’t good, or as good as the previous two, he could damage his brand and actually lose fans. Think how many bands rushed out an album after the previous one was successful, and it was meh, and that ended their careers? If he’s got a side hustle and paying the bills, he should take the time and make that next book worth the wait. No one will remember the time in between books if the book they waited for is good, but they’ll never forget the dull, predictable, bad book they got in a hurry. That’s my 2¢.

[latinthunder]

Interesting perspective. I’m grateful to have a regular job that keeps me from being pressured to have success.
As a pro wrestler I felt I needed to do it full time in order to achieve success. Make it my job. With writing it helps to be a full time author but there are many successful writers who had full time jobs and families.
I love your channel. Thank you for your work.

[filmcourage]

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[spepe]

Loved this interview! Very much reflects how I feel about my writing. Also having to diversify to make a living. Very much in the same situation. It's good to know I'm not the only one

[BritneyLaZonga]

I am writing a "Weird Fiction" Miniseries – set in the German Black Forrest ... – on my own clock (never done that before). Earning a decent income from motion graphics design work from home I am lucky to have phases of high flexibility.
Now, the hardest part, i feel, is really to push oneself to craft something day after day, week, month, with the possibility (e.g. fear...) in mind it will never spike the interest of anyone at all.

In fact, I handet out my script for the pilot episode to half a dozend old fellow media design students back in August 22 – you see, I am hypercritical of myself and I was always hesitant to put stuff out there that is potentially flawed – so this was a really big step to me ...
... Until now, only ONE person really read it (to my knowledge) and gave a lukewarm 3 sentence feedback.

It`s hard to push on despite that, still keep myself motivated all on my own, puring time and efford into it against the odds. But I am just so driven by the wish to finish this thing and hope I gain something from the experience.

[Gburn]

Dude. I checked Andrew Warren out. International best-selling author. If y'all like thrillers, get the Thomas Caine series. Dang. [Side note: the covers are 🔥. I'm getting Tokyo Black just from seeing the cover. Again: Dang.)

[concernedcitizen]

Speed is inversely proportionate to quality