It’s interesting; when it comes to creative projects, people often think that what they need is more time, more time. I think it’s often the opposite. Sharp deadlines (even crazy deadlines, like five-hour plane flight deadlines) are a great motivator, and—more importantly—they force you to really focus and decide on a chunk of work that you can actually finish. Finishing things (and sharing them) is important. There are definitely some parts of “The Wrong Plane” that I’m not satisfied with, but I’d much rather have it done, and out here where you guys can enjoy it, than sitting half-finished on my hard drive.

@Anthony: I hope you like the book! I have to say, the experience surprised me. It was not like writing a very long short story—like running ten miles instead of two. Instead, it was like switching sports—like going from baseball to football. Sure, it required a lot of the same (mental) muscles… but really, it was a whole different game.

I can’t wait for your Kickstarter book to come out. Since your shorts are good, your long story should be even better.