Andy Weir is an American novelist best known for his debut novel The Martian, which was adapted into the 2015 Ridley Scott film starring Matt Damon.
Weir was born in 1972 and grew up in the San Francisco Bay Area. His father was an engineer and aeronautical engineer, which sparked Weir’s own lifelong fascination with science.
After studying computer science and working in the software industry, Weir decided to pursue his dream of writing a novel.
After years of hard work and perseverance, The Martian was finally completed and published in 2011. It soon became a hit, selling millions of copies and getting recognition around the world.
The success of his novel led to him writing more books, including the New York Times bestseller The Artemis. But it is The Martian that remains his most popular work, having sold over 10 million copies and turning into a critically acclaimed movie as well.
Despite his success, Weir has kept his feet firmly on the ground, viewing his success as a bittersweet reminder that “writing is subjective” and that his career can take unexpected turns without warning.
This is something he’s experienced firsthand and he has learned to take such twists and turns in stride.
With the success of The Martian and subsequent works, Andy Weir has become an inspirational figure to aspiring writers and other creatives, proving that anything is possible with persistence and hard work.