The Tim Ferriss Show

#794: Brandon Sanderson on Building a Fiction Empire, Creating $40M+ Kickstarter Campaigns, Unbreakable Habits, The Art of World-Building, and The Science of Magic Systems

2964 snips
Feb 5, 2025
Guest
Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson, the #1 New York Times bestselling author known for his epic fantasy series, shares his journey in the world of writing. He discusses the intricacies of world-building and the art of crafting compelling magic systems. Listeners will learn about his innovative crowdfunding success, generating $40M+, and how strategic management of creative processes boosts productivity. Sanderson also reflects on his experiences with teaching creative writing and the importance of character dynamics in storytelling.
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

Unique Soundcheck

  • Brandon Sanderson uses the "States Song" to soundcheck for podcasts.
  • He learned it in kindergarten and finds it more engaging than typical soundcheck methods.
ANECDOTE

Korean Influence

  • Brandon Sanderson's mission in Korea influenced his approach to world-building in fiction.
  • He learned how cultural differences impact language, thought, and social interactions.
ANECDOTE

Learning Hangul

  • Tim Ferriss recommends learning Hangul, the Korean alphabet, as it can be learned quickly.
  • It provides a foundation for learning other Asian languages like Japanese and Chinese.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app