Brandon Wrote ANOTHER Secret Project? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 146
Mar 20, 2024
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Bestselling author Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss a failed brisket theft, legal battles around organ collecting, metallurgy of Coke, and upcoming crowdfunding campaign challenges. They also delve into handling book series, writing challenges, and effective book publicity strategies.
Brandon Sanderson's Secret Project 5 features high Cosmere connectivity, enriching the narrative for cosmere-aware readers.
Clear marketing is crucial for guiding readers starting a series with book 2, combating confusion and improving series awareness.
Deep dives
Unsuccessful Food Heist Attempt with Brisket and Toothbrushes
An attempt to steal briskets worth $400 and rechargeable toothbrushes valued at $375 in Pennsylvania failed when the suspect dropped the items while escaping. The unidentified culprit's failed heist included these odd but high-value items, indicating a trend of targeting expensive goods like baby formula and beauty products for potential ulterior motives.
High Cosmere Connectivity in Secret Project 5
The podcast discusses 'high Cosmere connectivity' in 'Secret Project 5,' hinting at a story interwoven with characters from various planets, providing substantial cosmere connections for readers familiar with the wider universe. While new readers may still enjoy the book independently, a deeper understanding of the cosmere lore enhances the narrative experience.
Navigating Series Entry Points and Publicity Challenges
The conversation delves into challenges faced by readers starting a series with book 2, highlighting the importance of clear marketing to guide readers and prevent confusion. The discussion extends to broader issues in book publicity, where budget constraints and varying promotional strategies sometimes affect readers' entry points and series awareness.
This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take some time to talk about the crowdfunding campaign that Dragonsteel did for the "Words of Radiance" and yet another Secret Project that Brandon wrote without anyone else knowing.
Check out Dragonsteel's recent BackerKit campaign for the Words of Radiance leather bound here: https://www.backerkit.com/c/projects/dragonsteel/words-of-radiance-leatherbound?ref=IB320
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