The Winds of Winter Continues to Span Hundreds of Pages
George RR Martin provides an exciting update on 'The Winds of Winter', the eagerly-awaited continuation of Game of Thrones, revealing that the epic novel still holds hundreds of captivating pages yet to be discovered
George R. R. Martin has provided another update on his progress with Winds of Winter, indicating that the wait will continue. During an interview on Bangcast (via IGN), Martin stated that he has written a total of 1,100 pages, consistent with the figure he shared last year.
According to Martin, "I have around 1,100 pages written, but there are still hundreds more pages to be written. This book has turned out to be quite massive for some reason. Perhaps I should have considered writing smaller books initially, but it has proven to be challenging. This project consumes a significant portion of my working life."
Despite this, Martin has been diligently working on the manuscript, engaging in a range of activities such as rewriting, editing, and plotting the story. These tasks require significant labor and could easily account for a year's worth of work without a substantial increase in page count. In October of the previous year, Martin revealed that he had completed about 75% of "The Winds of Winter."
Furthermore, Martin shared with the Bangcast that there are currently eight more spin-offs of "Game of Thrones" in the development stage. However, only one of them has received official approval for production. Martin stated, "But I also have around eight other spin-off shows in the works. The Dunk and Egg show has received the green light, while the others are still being developed."
The Dunk and Egg spin-off will feature Martin's novellas centered around Ser Duncan the Tall and King Aegon V Targaryen, taking place ninety years prior to the events of Game of Thrones. Other potential spin-offs include a sequel show about Jon Snow that is currently on hold, as well as a prequel titled 10,000 Ships set 10,000 years before the original series. Filming for the second season of House of the Dragon has recently concluded.
Editor's P/S
As a passionate fan of George R. R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series, I am both excited and intrigued by the latest update on "The Winds of Winter." The fact that the book has already surpassed 1,100 pages is a testament to Martin's dedication to creating a rich and immersive story. It is clear that he is taking his time to ensure that the novel meets his high standards, and I am confident that it will be worth the wait.
At the same time, I can't help but feel a sense of impatience. It has been over a decade since the release of "A Dance with Dragons," and fans are understandably eager to find out what happens next. Martin's update that there are still hundreds of pages to be written suggests that we may have to wait even longer for the book's release. However, I am willing to be patient if it means getting a high-quality novel that does justice to the series.
