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Start as a Professional Author
- Become a professional author before trying to write in established universes like Star Wars or Star Trek.
- Having published books proves your skill and increases your chances of being chosen for tie-in work.
How Brandon Got Wheel of Time
- Brandon Sanderson was approached to write Wheel of Time books despite many applicants.
- Harriet McDougal, Robert Jordan's widow, chose him because she hunted him down, not vice versa.
Restrictions Spark Creativity
- Writing creatively in someone else's universe is about working within the rules, not being limited.
- Restrictions should inspire creativity, just like setting a story in a real location defines possibilities.