I Wrote a Book. I WROTE A BOOK. How did I do that?

[@Lieyre]

"I have always wanted to write a book... is a lie. I, for a long time, have wanted people to read a book that I wrote" I wish I could actually be able to understand myself like that. With clear honesty and understanding the difference between subtle reasons I am doing something

[@shaghayeghmnf6467]

Lieyre yes, I was so overwhelmed by this ability of his that I shed actual tears.

[@spreadsheet894]

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[@-Teague-]

It takes a lot of time thinking about and learning to understand your feelings. I recommend writing, either stream of consciousness or poetry. For me I can start by writing down a thought, then finding a line that rhymes or continues it, and then going from there and I usually end up expressing things more clearly then I could have in my head or in conversation. It's helped me a lot

[@Strogman25]

Here's my inevitably incomplete, but hopefully helpful advice, based on what's worked for me: 1. Get a therapist if you can. Everyone should have one. 2. At random points throughout your day, when you have a thought about something you think you know to be true-whether it be "I want to go to college" or "capitalism is preferable to the alternatives"-stop and think "Why?" or "How do I know?" and then follow that line of thought until its conclusion.

[@evanknowles4780]

Now John needs to write a song.

[@paxman192]

Evan Knowles +

[@sarahp6512]

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[@beckschubert6937]

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[@catgoeswoof8952]

Never mind just one song... I'm holding out for "F*ckin Majestic: The Musical"!

[@SamiBennett]

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[@glennhower9265]

"John set unrealistic expectations, and I'm brining it back down to reality," sounds like the first sentence of Hank's autobiography.

[@anniabalcazar1885]

I feel strongly that John would start his in a similar manner. They’ve both set unrealistic expectations, just in different spheres that sometimes form a 3D Venn diagram.

[@marleyberczik6247]

My brother came into the kitchen where I was watching this video, took one look at the screen, and said “he looks like a nerd”. Just thought you’d appreciate knowing that.

[@MrLittlebigcity]

You remind me so much of John Green!

[@GothMamaa]

Angie Richards you know they are siblings right or were you being sarcastic lol

[@MrLittlebigcity]

morbidyouth it's from Hank's Twitter

[@GothMamaa]

Angie Richards oh wow I feel dumb lol I don't have Twitter

[@MrLittlebigcity]

morbidyouth all good dftba ♥️

[@MrLittlebigcity]

Casandra decreasing world suck by not being gatekeeping jerkwads 👍🏾👍🏾

[@MarcellaCh]

dutch isnt in the list of other languages your book will be published in and for like a full 8 seconds i was like "damn i wont get to read it :( i'll have to order the italian one and try to read that :(" and then i realised that i speak english

[@metallsnubben]

For some reason, I wasn't questioning your reasoning until the end. Reading that comment. IN ENGLISH

[@Boycicle]

metallsnubben Agreed! I was totally sympathetic until I finished reading her comment. Then I spent eight seconds laughing at myself and wishing I was more observant.

[@sammyleo3809]

That's the best twist ending ever. Then I realized: I speak English. (I'm part Dutch, and I'm constantly amazed at how good at English the Dutch are.)

[@missah7]

You should write a book and get these two to endorse it. Two/three more comments of that callibre that make me laugh out loud like that and I'll even buy it.

[@nathalieaquarius9313]

I got really confused and the penny dropped when I read "that i speak english". You almost got me xD

[@vlogbrothers]

Questions Answered Pinned Comment: You forgot to tell us the title of your book? Apparently I did, I am bad at this! It's called "An Absolutely Remarkable Thing." Who is reading the audio book. I dunno, but I'm working with a producer at Penguin starting the process of looking through women who it could be. There is a ton of talent out there and I'm sure we will find someone great. How do you write? I write mostly on my laptop wherever I have time to write. I use Scrivener and save to a Dropbox folder. Editing has been done in Word. What Hogwarts House is April May in? If we're going straight houses...probably Slytherin? If mixed, a Slytherdor. How do you pre-order from a local book store? Walk in and go to someone who works there and say, "I'd like to pre-order 'An Absolutely Remarkable Thing' because the author, Hank Green, who is a huge fan of independent book sellers told me to." How long did it take to finish? I started the outline in 2013. I wrote the first large chunk in 2014 for Nanowrimo. What is a general outline of the story? I want to avoid spoilers, but, basically April May is a young woman, recently graduated from art school, who gets caught up in a very public, very intense international mystery and it makes her very famous and important. She has to solve the mystery, balance relationships, deal with the pressure of being in the public eye, and fight for what she thinks is right all at the same time and it is not healthy. Why do you look so young in this video? It was filmed on my phone, which is less good at picking out high-contrast features like wrinkles and pores. I think? If you sign books, is there a way for me to increase my chances of getting one? Probably not. I talked to John about trying to make it so that people who order early get a signed copy, but the system isn't set up to do that. So, probably, if I sign some copies, they will be distributed randomly. Are you going to have a book tour? I don't know yet. A lot of that is up to my publisher, but a fair amount is also up to family and how much I really don't want to be away from my baby for too long. We're still working it all out. It will almost definitely not be as long as John's tour. How long is it? Pages can be deceiving, but current estimate is around 340 pages. Turtles All The Way Down is around 70,000 words, this is around 100. Who is the intended audience? People, mostly. It's being marketed and sold as adult literature. The main character is 23, she is in a long-term relationship, but she still has a lot of work to do to find herself and so there are also themes that are common in YA. I'd say under 15 probably would be too young. There is very little sex but some violence. I'll keep adding as I get more :-)

[@sylviamare7463]

vlogbrothers YAY I CAN'T WAIT TO READ IT AND IM WRITING A BOOK TOO YAY

[@sylviamare7463]

vlogbrothers and same I write too much but always poetry and fanfiction

[@navmi6377]

Hi, will it be available in India on the same date?

[@supersammy00]

Will you narrate your book?

[@echoes9966]

Really excited!It'll truly be remarkable.What about other countries ?

[@Razbeariez]

I'm so excited for this! I remember when you first tweeted about writing this book and I thought "The science brother is writing fiction?"

[@MikhaelAhava]

Lol.

[@connorwaud6134]

if my brother ever starts writing a book of his own accord I WILL HAVE THAT reaction

[@Orikron]

"I didn't want to write a book; I wanted people to read a book that I wrote." This is so simple but it hits like a train. Books, movies, and series are essentially softcore drugs. As someone who not only consumes media (in excess, I have to admit) but also thinks a lot about the reasons for my doing so, the idea of ever being able to cook up one of these drugs and push someone's buttons to the point where my words have the power to drastically change their mood is equally as compelling. Congrats to you, Hank, for being able to find the motivation to write a long-form button-pusher. Oh, and I haven't forgotten... An Absolutely Amazing Thing In My Pants.

[@Allovimo]

It is so sweet to me that he's talking about his own book and yet is wearing a tuatara pin. There's just something wonderful about this. Congratulations, Hank, I can't wait to read it!

[@rmsmith7739]

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[@courtneywarren3698]

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[@DanMarinerMan]

Hank! I’m so proud of you for writing a book! That is so rad! I cannot wait to read it. Thanks as always for everything you do, DFTBA.

[@caitboucher]

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[@TheDeerstalkerHat]

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[@victoriatalkswriting8352]

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[@kusikepaljoy9591]

MrLotrfreak b

[@pppiano99]

You didn't just get published because you're John greens brother. You got published because you are an amazing human being who deserves to be heard. It's about time you've got a book. I've been saying that since 2008

[@rosesarelike]

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[@siddiqueunar3630]

pppiano99 mikey mouse

[@esobelisk3110]

yeah, but lots of amazing human beings who write good books don’t get published, because it’s so tough to get anyone in the publishing industry to hear you out. maybe Hank’s books would’ve still been published if he hadn’t already had a platform, but there’s no denying that having a plaform helped afford him the opportunity to at least be heard out.

[@alexmccastles4639]

Holy crap, Hank, shut up and take my money!

[@fsmlee]

basically me the entire video

[@KathyTrithardt]

I enjoy that Tim Minchin is your avatar.

[@IceMetalPunk]

Kathy, but really, isn't Tim Minchin *everyone's* avatar? :P

[@KathyTrithardt]

IceMetalPunk I mean, if they are doing something right in their life, yes?

[@mamabear1984]

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[@gracebenavente7431]

All throughout elementary and middle school, I wrote short stories constantly and had a greater desire to write a book someday. Now in my 20's, I've wandered away from that concept because it seems so overwhelming. But guess what? This video has deeply motivated me to try again. I frequently imagine characters, moments, and especially a powerful means of communicating in a different color the things I want people to feel and think about; the reality of having everything I need, however, had not sunk in. Thanks for being real and so encouraging, Hank. I'm stoked to read your book. And, if I write my own someday, I'm going to thank both you and John in the acknowledgements (i mean, with your permission of course and only if you don't hate the book).

[@roseisvibing]

This will get lost in the comments, but Nerdfighteria is so proud of you, Hank!

[@Ali-fs7ze]

guess John has to go and become a scientist now.

[@samiraal-sharafi2169]

never pre-ordered so fast

[@ruinedatrocities]

I love that you guys haven’t jumped on the ten minute bandwagon This condensing of your thoughts into a short time keeps so much more interest in what you’re saying and allows for only the most important stuff to be said You guys are doing such a great job

[@Julia_and_the_City]

Laura Fitzpatrick +, the Vlogbrothers formula still works ^.^

[@HouseMDaddict]

Yay Hank! Can't wait to read your book!

[@LogicalWaste]

i have a question, Hank. on amazon it says customers also bought Turtles all the way down, and Microfiber Travel Sized Gym Towels. Please explain the correlation of the gym towels.

[@justloadalready8839]

For large tears on the go

[@birthdaygirl1126]

100 Days

[@frommyshelfbookstore]

There is none, as Amazon is a large corporate beast who just wants to suck you, your wallet, your mind, and all your business into their giant stinking maw. Buy from an independent bookstore.

[@Mothman1992]

Hey, you sass that hoopy Ford Prefect? There's a frood who really knows where his towel is.

[@grrrgrrr1327]

I love that you take the time to acknowledge how much being a Green (although not necessarily John's brother, being this brother is enough IMO) helps with having a book published. Thank you for your honesty. I'm sure the book will be awesome ! Congrats Hank.

[@lighttheskywithstars]

Been here since 2010 and I am unfathomably proud of the group, these followers, and these two brothers. They have accomplished so much since their first grainy video around 2007. So proud. Forever a Nerdfighter.

[@Jess-wu5ut]

As someone who has a brother who is so successful in the field I want to go into, I just want to say how proud I am of you. sometimes it can be so scary to live in the shadow of someone else (though clearly you are successful in your own right with many things), but I'm sure on some level writing a book must have been a scary goal. it really inspires me to not be afraid to follow my passions and it is a nice reminder that just because your family is successful, that doesn't diminish your hard work or the skill and effort you have that you needed to reach this milestone. I can't wait to read it, thank you.

[@raedefrane5505]

I now fully expect John to write a song and perform it and put that sucker on spotify. Also CONGRATZ!!!! That is also a dream of mine so well done I know how hard it is. :)

[@LauraLumos]

Cannot wait to read An Absolutely Remarkable Thing in September!!!! Hank really inspires me to branch out of my comfort zone and try to create amazing things like he and John do!

[@kieyrahaywood8014]

Me too

[@dylankornberg4892]

As an aspiring writer, I SO VERY MUCH identify with the idea of "wanting to have written a book," without wanting to do the actual work required. Thank you Hank, for giving me some courage to do my own work. I think I'm going to get off the internet for awhile and start writing.

[@clonging1956]

How’s it going?

[@vladivi4692]

I am SO excited!!!!! Congrats Hank! *****showers you in all the glitter*****

[@JustCoNa]

That would be bad for the environment

[@freyaguppy]

AN ABSOLUTELY REMARKABLE THING IN MY PANTS. THATS AMAZING

[@anitajarchow5738]

Pre-ordered!! :D

[@aalin5701]

What I love about the Vlogbrothers is I am absurdly happy on behalf of someone I'll probably never meet. But I really am happy for you Hank

[@NateandNoahTryLife]

Getting lost in Hank's writing will be an interesting change of pace from getting lost in John's! Hearing about your process is really cool, we know how it feels to want to know a character's story. You've inspired us and so many other creators here on KZbin, we can't wait to see what you do in print!

[@oscarfellows6709]

When do we get a book written by Dave Green?

[@stephpiano2908]

I really relate to that whole 'wanting people to have read the book as opposed to being excited about actually writing it' thing. Also props to you for outright acknowledging that you have it easier than a lot of people to get a book deal.

[@MERIKO1992]

Hank I am so happy for you! Your description of what wanting to write a book is exactly how it feels to me. I’ve been trying and fighting with myself on a book for YEARS. Not that it gives much context but I wrote the story line and first chapter when I was 15, and let’s just it’s been an minute... I love you and Johns videos so much and it makes me so happy when either of you accomplish something you’ve been working towards. Thank you for sharing your time and yourself with us. The best of luck and I will be preordering your book as soon as I can!

[@kateh7484]

This is my most anticipated book of 2018!

[@rachelcrites1411]

'because i'm john green's brother. thanks for that john.' true sibling love.

[@transformersloverjon]

Rachel Anne Nepotism is Magic.

[@maryriley4749]

SEPTEMBER 25th IS MY BIRTHDAY! And while most won't care, I for one, think it's an absolutely remarkable thing. Thanks in advance for a great present Hank!!

[@UnfortunateFreakNo1]

I love how you didn't just use your connections through John to get a book published just for the sake of having a book but you've taken your time, written what you thought needed to be said and made sure it was worth publishing. The world needs more people like you.

[@lilylovedchild]

"But there was no way to finish reading her story without writing it." THAT'S 👏what that feeling is!!

[@elfsi1]

BULGARIAN!!! I remember the days when John was basically unknown in Bulgaria and I e-mailed publishing houses about translations of his books until one finally had good news for me. And now your book! No need for that! (I mostly buy books I loved in translation because my mom's English isn't at reading books level). Can't wait!!!!!!!

[@milesforziano1845]

The release date is the day that I was borthed¡

[@VeronicaMaroulis]

miles Forziano aye same!

[@markcangila1613]

SAME

[@kcwidman]

miles Forziano that’s my brother’s birthday. Lucky bastards.

[@Alexkarev17]

I was borhedied on July 13th

[@bandotaku]

I love that "borthed" has become accepted terminology in this thread without saying a word about it. :) Also, I was borthed in April.

[@spaceace87]

Videos like this is why I wish KZbin had a “Love” button, because I love this!!! I’m so happy for you Hank, and already pre-ordered your book 💜

[@lucidmoses]

"have wanted people to read a book that I wrote". Wow, that is shockingly honest and self aware. Been watching you guys since John tried to wax his chin and it's totally consistent with how you present yourselves but man, occasionally you still surprise me.

[@manda9mu]

Green brothers gonna be the modern Brontë sisters

[@kateh7484]

I’ve read some of this book in an early version on Patreon and then listened to some of it as a p4a2016 perk and it is so good and so distinctly Hank Green.

[@nehathejedi4962]

25th September? Great! Now I can get the book as a Birthday present and my parents won't even complain about buying yet another book!

[@galleryg998]

Neha The Jedi ohmygoshyoubesooooolucky! I’ve still got to read Turles All the Way Down, Crooked Kindom, The Book Of Dust, Fangirl, and Again but Better.... and now this! I guess it isn’t a bad problem to have

[@J-fischer185]

Neha The Jedi lol Same!

[@asitas]

25th September is my birthday too!!

[@sweetoldlamb]

Same!!

[@srtquel]

It’s a birthday gift for me too 😄

[@jenniferohara3504]

1. Your hair looks fab, Hank. It was very distracting. 2. You have been very fair in acknowledging the privileges that have allowed you to have a book published without also acknowledging that you are incredibly gifted and this would likely have been a success irrespective of your fame. 3. If you could, and I know you might be reluctant to, given that it's not always hugely exciting, could you maybe highlight the stages to writing a book, and getting published? The whole process seems very shrouded in mystery. Congrats!

[@giuliabarbero2382]

Jennifer O'Hara ++++++

[@fifirandom97]

I pre-ordered the book THE SECOND I saw the title of this video. I have been waiting for this to be a reality for so long, I am so happy for you! You and your brother are a constant inspiration for me as a writer and creator. Thank you for being you.

[@bethanyalice5077]

WELL if I wasnt already desperate to read this book, I'm now absolutely craving it. Cant wait Hank, congrats

[@vatsalamolly]

I am so happy for you Hank! And I am looking forward to this whole new experience we are all going to share. DFTBA!

[@peachapplebanana]

I will be sure to share my casting suggestions with you when this is made into a movie.

[@pandaloverful13]

I am unreasonably proud that you have managed to do the thing that we both have been wanting to do for so long. Hopefully one day I can manage to write a book too. This is my first time pre-ordering a book and I'm really look forward to it.

[@OneUpdateataTime]

Congrats. You've done something pretty neat and cool and I want to read it and enjoy it and celebrate in my own little personal way as whatever emotions this book can evoke in me come to life and I'm reminded once again of why I love books and how I too wish to one day know what it's like to have someone else read a novel that I have written. Here's to the future: the short term one where your book is released, and the long term one: where mine is too.

[@youraveragefan45]

This completely opened my eyes to the way authors think when beginning to write a book. I always thought (not that I ever thought about it much) that people wrote books for themselves. And then it would be like, "oh hey this is good and other people will like it too." Quite the opposite of what you said about how you had these ideas and then were motivated to write because you just really "needed other people to know about them." I like the idea that you write with the intention of informing your future readers, instead of writing for sake of writing and then people reading your work because it's "good." Idk if that really made sense once I put my thoughts into words here (I ain't no author lol). I can't wait to get lost in your book, Hank! :)

[@Emily-sc7hz]

Love the tuatara lapel pin!

[@laurelvanlandingham7858]

Hank! I want to read this and I want to be able to write like this. I have been mulling around the idea of a book for so long without being able to sit down and do it. So proud of you. Can't wait to read.

[@brandonlynn8747]

You mean "An Absolutely Remarkable Thing" that comes out September 25th, 2018 and available for preorder now.

[@TylerMayMedia]

Can't wait! I feel a sense of pride surrounding this even though I have done nothing :)

[@stephanieg2887]

Tyler May same! I feel like a proud parent that has raised an accomplished child

[@kineokami]

I was a young writer and lost sight of it until recently; thank you for your testimonial. It gives me hope for myself and my writing.

[@DJKento]

I'm incredibly proud of you and I can't wait for your book, mostly because I find you and your brother have truly distinct artistic voices. While they resonate with similar ideas given that you share a common upbringing and general moral compass, they are both expressed so differently. You express it through song, your bother through non-melodic literature. I'm most interested to see how you go about telling a story, crafting a narrative, expressing ideas and emotions. No questions. Just best of luck, I know it'll be a roaring success because you have a strong loyal group of supporters here. Good job Hank. We are all proud of you.

[@madonnayoder2429]

I've always thought that Hank and John look fairly different, but this is the first time that I've looked at Hank and seen John, if only for a split second. I think it has something to do with y'all having similar facial expressions when you are really proud with what you've made. You should be proud. :D

[@munjee2]

I love that he's openly acknowledging that nepotism was a factor

[@brennabyrd8913]

"i, for a long time, have wanted (people) to read a book that i wrote" no greater truth. Your process, hank, and the evolution of your semi delusional relationship with whatever (im sure) wonderous characters you've created, is exactly what i imagine penning a full length novel to be like, I've not done this myself - obviously, but knowing someone shares the SOP as well as completing the task gives me such hope

[@thecreamymiddles]

Years ago I was a patron on Patreon for this book and definitely had that lose-myself-in-the-world experience reading those early chapters. I'm so excited to finally get to read the full finished story!

[@DevinJHiggins]

Thank you for openingly acknowledging part of why you're getting published is that you're John's brother, Hank. As someone who's been struggling to get noticed as a writer for years (and you, John and I are of similar age), you're being in such a position of privilege that your projects are being considered more viable than 99% of who are just as creative and have no audience who cares whatsoever about our voices and what we have to say absolutely cannot be overstated.

[@Talilma]

Looking forward to reading it! Books transmit an author's voice in an indirect and yet very personal way....after listening to your actual voice for over a decade I'm really interested to experience it in another medium. I wish you lots of success!!!!!

[@davidm.johnston8994]

Will the author of the book be Hank Green or William Green?

[@iheartwalle]

Thank you so so much for coming to talk to us indie booksellers! It was such a treat to meet you. Hoping to see you in middle NC if/when you tour! Also thank you for suggesting folks preorder from their local bookstore. It means a lot to those of us who rely on great writers with large platforms like you to encourage it.

[@Prelude610]

Congratulations not so much on the book, because I have no idea what it is about, but on finishing it. And all the best on sales and the chance you might change some lives for the better. I'm about to finish my second ('Horrible Idea") and I fully expect 30 people tops to buy it. My earlier book, "How On Fire Are We", and sold about 200. All 200 of those people love it. Most likely no one else will, unless you race in the 24 Hours of Lemons and can read, and if you can't, it has lots of pictures.

[@RhondaKL]

I’m actually doing my nerdy “new book pre-order” dance now! I can’t wait to read it!

[@woodfur00]

Thanks, Hank. I used to be one of those twelve-year-olds who writes Warrior Cats fanfiction, but the more I learned about "good" writing, the more I got wrapped up in the idea of painting detailed pictures with words and the less I thought about having a story to tell. I'm not calling that exploration a mistake or a regret; I think having a strong command of language is one of the most applicable skills there is. I've decided to wait on serious fiction writing, but I haven't given it up. Someday. When it's really important.

[@apple_bottom_jeans]

woodfur00 me too! I used to write warriors cats fanfiction and heavily used their forums to role play and i loved creating a story through those and then i worried about my skill of writing and didnt enjoy it as much because i cared more about what orhers would think even though i didnt share most of my writing. I havent written in awhile but i hope to come back one day to simply enjoy it for myself

[@benjavalanche3715]

Hank I am so excited for you! I am not a book reader, I don't even read John's books (but I do buy them) but I plan on doing my very best to read your book. Looking forward to it.

[@iwillmakeit27]

Exciting! Can’t wait to meet these characters :)

[@trombonedrama]

Hank, I am so excited to read your book, and this video has given me some things to think about. I used to write, but I'd always start and abandon stories. Going into college writing courses made me feel worse because of how many great minds I was surrounded by (I felt like a failure every time I had a piece reviewed). Watching this has me considering starting over, outside of fanfiction this time. Thank you, Hank, for helping me to revisit this part of myself with new eyes.

[@naarahwalton3065]

Laughed too hard at "because I'm John Green's brother, thanks for that John." Because literally how I got into college was because the dean of admissions like my sister so much that I think she had some residual like for me too.

[@RainaRamsay]

I'm pretty sure my B in my high school English class was because the teacher couldn't tell me and my best friend apart, and didn't dare give her any less than a B

[@IceMetalPunk]

Yay! :D I love the way you talk about your characters and their stories. As a writer (not professionally, but you know, it's a creative outlet), I've always been fascinated by the way we writers don't actually decide the story. We come up with the characters and the setting, but then the characters have lives of their own. They do what *they* want, they react to *their* world and the characters around *them* ... all we do is write everything down for people who aren't in our brains to see :) Sometimes, this can be a problem, when your characters do things you'd rather they didn't, and you're like, "but what's the most realistic way to... you know... NOT have them do this?" And you may nudge them in one direction or another by placing obstacles in their path. But by and large, fictional characters are more alive than many real humans :) Congrats on the book, and I wish you all the best with its success!

[@mineola_]

Bless Hank, so focused on telling us how he wrote his book that he forgets to mention the title. 😂

[@vlogbrothers]

I'M NEW AT THIS!

[@therinthebucket]

I've been following your progress on this book since whatever National Novel Writing Month it was when you started writing a book and I'm real proud of you Hank.

[@DemiDragonQueen]

For some reason in this video, you became human for me. Like I could see your thoughts, and feelings, and the camera you're speaking to. For years you've been an icon, a role model, and a celebrity to me. But, at least for a short moment, you were human.

[@beccafrances31]

If you want more of that feeling watch some hankschannel videos/livestreams they are super down to earth and lovely! :)

[@vlogbrothers]

Awww...I wish that happened every video, but I'm glad it happened today.

[@DemiDragonQueen]

I don't think it's possible for anyone to always be fully human for me, even irl. I'd even go so far to say that it's that way for most other people also. I'm glad it happened today too.

[@blackhummingbird812]

Ever since you posted the first few chapters on Patreon, I've been desperate for more and I'm so excited I finally get to read more. I love the story and I have every faith in your ability to tell it well.

[@kelseyward1270]

Hey Hank, I noticed your book does not have a cover yet. This is my own ego talking here, but I think it would be cool if you did a Nerdfighteria art contest to design the cover. I'm sorry if this is too presumptuous of me, anywho we are all super proud of you! Congratulations on writing a thing!

[@zothOne]

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[@brilliantlightphoto]

I believe he already got it designed by an artist - I heard him talking about it on Dear Hank and John!

[@kwardart]

Meredith Adams Oh, awesome. I can't wait to see what the book looks like!

[@UncannyDoge]

Hank we are very proud of you! Also it sounds like the IDEAL time to release this book, with the lines between fame, power, and responsibility being blurred and mixed up and blurred again on a minute-to-minute basis here. Thank you, Hank! I cannot wait for my preorder to come in! ❤️🙅🏼‍♀️

[@MminaMaclang]

I tried to ask my local book store if your book was available for pre-order there, and apparently it isn't. But on the plus side, when I said "by Hank Green", the guy's face lit up and was like "WAIT. JOHN GREEN'S BROTHER THAT HANK GREEN" So Im glad I was able to announce the release of your book to a person

[@untappedinkwell]

I bet that local bookstore will be getting some preorder options soon.

[@sehnisweet343]

I can't wait to read it, and I hope you don't get compared to your brother too much. I'm a writer myself, I know how difficult it is to write a book....congrats on finishing it!

[@mattpatrickmusic]

I think the biggest thing I need to remind myself while reading your book is to think of it as YOUR book. Not John Green's brother's book. I'm very excited to read what you've come up with.

[@margotwiehagen4986]

I'm so excited for the book! Congratulations Hank! I'm going to pre order right now! DFTBA!

[@roseslikemusic]

You got Patrick Rothfuss to read and revise your novel?! That alone is an absolutely remarkable thing

[@madzapan]

No greater feeling than finishing your first book. So many congrats, Hank!!!!

[@non-pe8xn]

the whole wanting the process to be completed but not to go through it thing of my god I understand

[@elizabethg2076]

Hank! I am so excited! You and your brother are so similar and yet so vastly different, and it’s going to be an amazing experience getting to read your book

[@KivaPwnguin]

But will the audio book be signed?

[@noalangan7645]

asking the important questions

[@alexiswilliamsinc]

Kinda - with his audio signature?

[@michaelrosen6814]

The big question

[@claytongriffith8323]

I completely adore the way you described your writing process; I'm currently writing a book and other than the having a best-selling brother and potential publishers that was very similar to how I feel.

[@jackgude3969]

That's a reeeeeaaal nice tuatara you got on your lapel there

[@JamFilledDonut]

I feel bad sometimes that I don't keep up with you guys the way I used to. But watching this video in a way feels like catching up with an old friend and discovering an exciting thing that he's just achieved. Proud to be a Nerfighter. Hank, you've honestly been inspirational to me and I can't wait to pick up a copy.

[@adddash8637]

Will you read us the first chapter too before release date??

[@itisdevonly]

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[@ArtOnArms]

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[@sarahlebbos4062]

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[@theresanoll7258]

I got to meet Hank on his flight to Memphis. It was the bright spot of my week being able to have a small conversation with him.

[@ThatWeirdo04]

Today I attended auditions for the world premiere production of a one-act play that I wrote last year. I'm currently feeling a lot of the things you're feeling, Hank.

[@UncannyDoge]

Lindsey Corliss Congratulations! And I wish you and your play the best! (Theatre Director Nerdfighter here, so I know how you feel: it’s both exhilarating and terrifying hah. So break legs!)

[@MiaMulder]

I am very happy for you Hank, I wish you the best!

[@neurotransmissions]

Very excited to read your book! Out of curiosity, did you run into a lot of “writers block” or did you have more trouble with just not having enough time to write?

[@SoftyM20]

I am so glad it will be in Portuguese. Then I can read it twice! Honestly Hank, what you said is true. I have loved your videos and your songs for so long, I'm just glad I get to experience your creative content in the form of a book. Congratulations on the life accomplishment!! DFTBA