Perchance to dream…

Everyone who emailed and commented seemed to really enjoy the last entry, and I’m really happy about that. I am very proud of it, and I’m going to see if I can get it published someplace. This is an odd feeling for me, because I am usually very critical of everything I do, which prevents me from sitting back and saying to myself, “Hey, Wil! You did a good job! Enjoy it!”
Anyway, I’m going to submit The Trade to This American Life, and see what happens. Cross your collective fingers for me, if you don’t mind. 🙂
Anne shared a sentiment with me last night, which I think she heard from my mom, and it is the thought for today:

“A mother is only as happy as her saddest child.”

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101 thoughts on “Perchance to dream…”

  1. Wil,
    I have to say you are a very talented writer. I’m, not usually much for jumping on bandwagons, but I’m on the “Get Wil published bandwagon” and holding on for dear life. Good Luck!

  5. Must be an artist thing that you are so critical of things that you do. I am that way myself. Good luck with getting published, the story really is that good. You should write more like that.

  7. Wil, Right On. The Trade took me directly back to that kid state of mind. It’s a very picturesque piece of writing and you are . I hope This American Life accepts it.
    Off-topic – Does the mailbox bomber story remind you at all of Fight Club? Think hard. Remember the burning windows in the office building forming a huge smiley face? Hmmmm.
    The Dude

  10. Good luck, Wil! I’ve got my fingers crossed for you.
    Hey, I just realized something. The title of the entry is the same title as the episode of “The Invisible Man” that you did last year! Cool! 🙂
    Damn, I miss that show. *grumbles* Stupid frickin’ Sci-Fi Channel….

  12. …But the real question is: If Wil does publish a book, will he link it to the Amazon sell site for the sake of consistency or to his own store… Hmmm… Tough one.
    Or maybe this is the real question: If trees could scream, would we be so cavalier in cutting them down? Maybe, if they screamed all the time for no good reason.

  13. I did quite enjoy the Trade, although I was expecting this trade to be a horrible one only cuz I have heard of the death star and never heard of a Land Speeder. I never really want a Star Wars fan. I liked it cuz you mentioned Slush Puppies. YAY! Anyways I think you’re quote for the day is a bunch of bunk. I could be on the verge of suicide (which I have been) and my mom will be on top of the world and yell at me and tell me how dumb I am. (which helps I am sure). PLus that husband is only as happy as the wife thing is not true either….I know lots of husbands who are happy go lucky and their wives are miserable. Selfish people, gottttta looovvveee themmmmm!

  14. Hey Wil,
    Good luck with the publishing… Ive got all my fingers (even the ones on my broken hand), my toes, my eyes and my nose crossed for you!
    As for the two enrties
    sometimes its good to cry, even if you don’t know why. I guess its just built up feelings you’ve been holding in 🙁
    And Death star Vs. Landspeeder?
    You made a good trade!
    Lily

  15. Well Wil..I am very glad that all of OUR positive
    comments and Anne’s have FINALLY convinced you
    that “hey..maybe I CAN write!” ZEESH!!!!!!!!!!!
    WHAT the HELL has the posse been saying all
    these months!! YOU HAVE A RARE TALENT! NOW GO
    AND USE IT!!..Yes most of us will even BUY the
    book…JUST DO IT!
    Postscript to SPUDNUTS: Reread the above post
    and insert YOUR name in correct space.

  16. I concur with the others here that say you should create an anthology at some point, and maybe tie it together with some original pieces that demonstrate your humour (and provide something unique that we can’t get here for free!). Maybe get that illustrator who did the cartoon of you on the blog to illustrate it (it kind of reminds me of Calvin and Hobbes, for some reason). I sort of see a potential for you as being seen as a smart/funny guy, kind of like Steve Martin (but different, of course).
    ps I’ve got a book pending publication later this year and have written for major newspapers … it can be done!. The main thing is to put together something only Wil Wheaton could do and then let your potential publisher know that – you’ll find the right editor who’ll take a liking to it. Good luck!

  17. PA mojo comin at ya! I liked that piece as I have liked all your stuff since I started reading.
    Let us know how it turns out–but of course, you will! Much luck, Karen

  18. I LOVE “This American Life”. It’d be so col to hear you read “The Trade” . It might be equally cool to hear Ira Glass reading, but go Wil!

  19. I think you have a lot to say and you would do well to practice your gifts and continue writing-Not to mention the whole you haven’t gotten burned out by doing the drugs all the other child stars have done. You Sir Will have a gift to write and express yourself, if that weren’t true then why do we all keep coming back for more? Do not waist your talent- we don’t always have to wait to see you on stage or screen-for you to prove your gift- Let’s see the book- please make it happen.

  20. “Practice your gifts” – I agree, and then some. I was having a conversation with a fellow author the other day and he subjects himself to a brutal schedule: up writing at 6 a.m., works until noon, spends an hour eating and exercising, then works until 8. Then he watches a movie and goes to bed. Repeat six times a week, and work later in the evening if you’re on a deadline. He just put out his 50th book in 13 years, btw. My publisher recommends a target of 50 pages a week (which I’m managing to meet, just barely).
    I feel like a total slacker for putting in ten hour days right now. But anyway, I’m trying to say that if you’re thinking of going for it and putting out a book, develop what Richard Nixon called an “Iron Ass” (he said that was the secret for his success as a student … not that I ever expect to quote him for anything else).

  21. Hey Wil,
    If the writing gig doesn’t materialize, just remember — FAA had mandated that no person over the age of 30 can become an Air Traffic Controller. This may be your last shot. July is just around the corner!

  22. Ok, totally off-topic:
    I was looking through my old copies of Wizard (fan girl), and I was showing my mom the casting call section, when I happened across the issue where the cast the Legion of Superheros. You’ll never guess who they had cast as Chameleon (did I spell that right?) heh.

  23. Best of luck, Wil! You do have quite the talent for writing and really should give some thought to having the Trade and more work published. Off topic, hope Anne had a marvelous Mother’s Day!

  24. Wil, will you come to my school and tell stories? Ira Glass did. Michael Moore did. I think you’d be a big hit at Evergreen. I wish I was on some student committee, so I could pay you!
    Anyway, yeah, good luck on the publishing. Your writing is what brought me back here, again … and again … and again…

  25. Wil,
    most artists are, critical of everything they do.
    vincent vango was very depressed because he couldn’t get what his vision saw, down on canvass
    that and the mercury laced drugs didn’t help much.
    (that’s why things were very blue, near his end.)
    if you do become a published writer, I just hope you look nothing like richard dryfus, your older self in Stand by Me.. in you older years (just kidding Mr. Opus)
    may the “farce be with you lad”

  26. Wil,
    Just writing to say please write a book!
    Told you Id write every day!
    Byeeeeeeeeee
    Hannah

  27. That story is just too good for anyone to turn down. I’m looking forward to seeing more like it. I had stopped writing for a while but reading your story makes me want to start writing again.

  28. The Trade was well-written and evocative. I think you should sit down and try writing some stories. Your blog entries- especially the last two or three, are always thought- (and occasionally emotion) provoking, and you could turn out to be a decent writer. At least think about giving some short stories a try.
    PS- Tell Annie and your mom that we hope they had a good mother’s day!

  29. Does anyone else think it’s funny that all Wil said he was going to do was submit this one story and suddenly we’re all pressuring him to write a book?
    Hello Wil? You’re laughing too, right?

  30. ya dude pretty good post.
    How about writing a story about playing with your transformers? I have some good stories about those.. and my GI joes.
    good stuff
    hops

  31. Yup, that’s what we’re here for Wil, to encourage you and stroke your ego. Thanks for giving our life meaning.

  32. Oh is that it?? And all this time I thought we were here for the free beer and slabs of cheese… Wow. Disillusionment.

  34. I love “This American Life!” If they take it, though, you must insist on reading it yourself…Ira Glass doing Wil Wheaton would just be wrong. 🙂

  35. Your writing is as bad as your acting. Please just continue to post your mindless drivel and leave the elucidation to the truly intelligent “The Republicans”
    Vote Republican will, change the world for the better. Don’t be a complete and utter tool of the left!

  39. When I think of a Troll, I think of someone cruising around in a boat throwing out bait, I never picture a Troll under a bridge
    I dont really think it counts as Ignoring when you talk about it

  40. I think that saying should be:
    “A good mother is only as happy as her saddest child.”
    Cheers,
    Eric.

  42. I got a Garmin for Mother’s Day and my son and I have already found our first cache. If I had a blog, I would tell our experience to the masses. It was lots of fun! Thanks for turning me on to geocaching Wil. (awaiting comments re: “thanks for turning me on”) 🙂
    Jessie

  43. Wil,
    I knew you weren’t dead!!!!!!!!!
    and also, your entry, not worth a title, has no comment space!!!!!!!!!!! Like, no button to push to leave comments!
    but good luck with it all!
    and i know this email structure, i have a broken hand, i can only use one!!!!!Ah!!!!!!!
    Lily

  45. WAH!!!!!
    Like somone else said…”no comments”.
    Is it tied to the “Soapbox crashes” mystery?
    STAY TUNED!!!
    And now back to our ir-regular scheduled posts.

  49. Hey Wil, that second picture (Tiger Beat) is WAAAY cooler than the one you had up. Where can I get a pair of those pants?!!?
    HAAAA!!

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