George R. R. Martin admits why he still can’t finish ‘The Winds Of Winter’ despite 14 years | The Express Tribune

George R. R. Martin's Struggle to Finish 'The Winds Of Winter'

George R. R. Martin, author of the A Song Of Ice And Fire series, has revealed why he is still unable to finish the sixth installment, 'The Winds Of Winter', after 14 years.

According to Martin, his creative process requires a specific environment, which he can only achieve when alone in his office, surrounded by his books and personal artifacts.

I need my own place. I need my office and my settings.

Martin's constant travels have made it difficult for him to meet this condition, despite his efforts to adapt to writing on the road.

At 77, Martin has been working on 'The Winds Of Winter' for over a decade, and his fans eagerly await its completion.

Author's summary: Martin struggles to finish 'The Winds Of Winter' due to his need for a specific writing environment.

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