Andy Weir's writing process and the journey to success

Andy Weir, best known for his books The Martian and Project Hail Mary, discusses his writing process and the challenges he faced as an author. He started out self-publishing while working as a computer programmer. Weir emphasizes the importance of hard work and the iterative nature of writing. He shares that he had to write multiple novels and go through years of practice before achieving success with The Martian. Weir also explores the importance of self-discipline and setting goals for daily writing. He highlights the need to focus on the incremental progress and enjoy the journey of improvement.