Not Overthinking

Brandon Sanderson (Best-Selling Author) on Writing, Careers and Finding Your Passion

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Apr 5, 2021
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ANECDOTE

Late Start

  • Brandon Sanderson discovered his love for books at 14, particularly fantasy and sci-fi.
  • He finished his first novel at 22 and switched his major from chemistry to English.
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13 Novels Before Success

  • Sanderson wrote 13 novels before selling his sixth one, Elantris.
  • He wrote approximately two books a year for six years before his career officially began.
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Standalone First

  • Sanderson intentionally started with a standalone novel, Elantris, rather than a series.
  • He wanted to provide readers with a complete story, a strategy that worked well for him.
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