First off, to everyone who thinks writing a sequel should be easy because you've already created the universe: Bwa ha ha ha ha ha ha! Heh. No.
In discussing the challenges of writing a sequel, John Scalzi humorously emphasizes that creating a sequel is far from easy, even if the original universe has already been established. The complexity of expanding upon existing stories, characters, and settings can be daunting. Scalzi's light-hearted tone reveals the underlying truth about the intricacies involved in maintaining consistency and depth in a narrative while exploring new ideas.
His statement serves as a reminder...