A story in your head isn't a story. It's just a daydream until you actually write it down. So write it down. — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
Just so we're clear, Mark Watney is who I want to be. He has all the qualities I like about myself magnified… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
There's more to research than just looking up facts. Eventually, you have to make subjective calls. If you're writing a science fiction… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
If the reader is rooting for the protagonist, they'll forgive you just about everything else. — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“But seeing his status doesn’t help,” Mindy said. “It’s not like we can do anything about it if he falls behind. This is a… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“God damn it! I yelled to him. Will you stop wining about your problems during my murder!” — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“One thing I have in abundance here are bags. They're not much different than kitchen trash bags, though I'm sure they cost $50,000 because… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“Fortunately, when you spend a lot of time in space, you learn how to shit in a bag.” — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“Yes, of course duct tape works in a near-vacuum. Duct tape works anywhere. Duct tape is magic and should be worshiped.” — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
A good plan today is better than a perfect plan tomorrow. Don't wait for an inspired ending to come to mind. Work your way… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“Also, I have duct tape. Ordinary duct tape, like you buy at a hardware store. Turns out even NASA can’t improve on duct tape.” — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
“Oh,” Lewis said, “well if you won’t let us then— Wait…wait a minute….I’m looking at my shoulder patch and it turns out I’m the… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
Thanks to our modern era, facts are incredibly easy to come by. A few web searches for your subject matter, and you have all… — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
I started the day with some nothin’ tea. Nothin’ tea is easy to make. First, get some hot water, then add nothin’. — Andy Weir Copy Share Image
