KingStannisFan Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Yes 4 5 6 are a bit longer but that doesn't explain it. He pumped out the first three in 96 98 00.. then 5 years.. then 6.... then at least 5 years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalleon Tegg Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 My theories 1.starting a story much easier than ending it. 2. Publisher timing based on best time to sell . 3. He's messing with us . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Gonna get locked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twikee Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's his editor's fault that he had to make a lot of plots and subplots. IIRC, Martin wanted 4 books but Groell insisted. She said, "Seven books for Seven Kingdoms." That may be the reason why he had to create storylines so hard to close. I could be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twikee Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's his editor's fault that he had to make a lot of plots and subplots. IIRC, Martin wanted 4 books but Groell insisted. She said, "Seven books for Seven Kingdoms." That may be the reason why he had to create storylines so hard to close. I could be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RumHam Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 I think it's pretty clear why someone who was writing for a living would write faster than someone who is set for life and doesn't have to deal with any hard deadlines. I'm sure there are many other factors, but we shouldn't pretend this isn't one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 ^^Certainly is, and there's nothing wrong with that. Let the man enjoy his success! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogonthedread Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's his editor's fault that he had to make a lot of plots and subplots. IIRC, Martin wanted 4 books but Groell insisted. She said, "Seven books for Seven Kingdoms." That may be the reason why he had to create storylines so hard to close. I could be wrong though. If thats true then george loses some respect because he chose what editor said than what good for the story ..i hope it isnt the reason if u r looking for a conspiracy theories OP some complain even this site and its owners for GRRM's slowness but personally i think george lost his way when he focused more and went with more gardening and expanding the story ..he got struck in the middle and cant pull back to orginal story like he intended and hence the constant blocks he is facing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twikee Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's his editor's fault that he had to make a lot of plots and subplots. IIRC, Martin wanted 4 books but Groell insisted. She said, "Seven books for Seven Kingdoms." That may be the reason why he had to create storylines so hard to close. I could be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twikee Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's his editor's fault that he had to make a lot of plots and subplots. IIRC, Martin wanted 4 books but Groell insisted. She said, "Seven books for Seven Kingdoms." That may be the reason why he had to create storylines so hard to close. I could be wrong though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMC Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Um, do you need to be rebooted, twikee? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raving Stark the Mad Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Bede-bede. Heard you the first time, Buck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimJames Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 You can't rush art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cashless Society Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Martin doesn't write when he travels, so. . . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.Grumpy Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 It's his editor's fault that he had to make a lot of plots and subplots. IIRC, Martin wanted 4 books but Groell insisted. She said, "Seven books for Seven Kingdoms." That may be the reason why he had to create storylines so hard to close. I could be wrong though. George wanted a trilogy but then he saw the story is nowhere to end...I think she said that after George realized the story is too long to finish in 3 books. As for the reason why GRRM slowed down... no idea. But I think @RumHam is on the point, it should be one of the reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drogonthedread Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 You can't rush art! this is an lame excuse after the last two books which drops in quality and George does that exactly now and tries to finish the winds before sesaon6 how come rushing now is acceptable and not before Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darndes Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Pure speculation on my part, but I suspect he knew where the story began and ended, now he's just trying to connect the dots and reached a stumbling block. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paxter Redwyne Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 He prefer commenting multiple things than writing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twikee Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Um, do you need to be rebooted, twikee? :dunno: have no delete button! sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colton Casados-Medve Posted July 30, 2015 Share Posted July 30, 2015 Stories and characters took on lives on their own, yet he has a vision for the ending he wants. I'm sure he writes and rewrites entire chapters trying to move things in the proper direction for A Dream of Spring. Plus he has all the interviews and events he goes to, his collaboration with the show, etc. And the man has, you know, a life. Even if he writes eight hours a day I'm sure he can spend that entire time on only one key sequence of dialogue, trying to get it right and stay true to the characters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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