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.

Brandon Sanderson, a prolific fantasy author known for works like Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive, shares insights into his writing journey and the creative process. He discusses the importance of passion and persistence, revealing how he overcame initial struggles and found joy in writing. The conversation covers balancing creativity with structure, the complexities of striving for bestseller status, and practical tools for crafting stories. Sanderson also emphasizes making work fun, encouraging writers to align their creative pursuits with their true passions.

Brandon Sanderson, an acclaimed fantasy author, and Dan Wells, a popular thriller writer, dive into the intricacies of storytelling. They discuss how authorial intrusion can break immersion, with examples from films and literature. The duo highlights the joy of spotting character actors and how familiar faces impact viewer experience. They also analyze the quirks of fictional devices, like 555 phone numbers, and the challenges of word choice in fantasy writing, emphasizing the importance of cultural nuances and thoughtful details in world-building.

Hey everyone - another bit of an 'in-between'-isode this week. In this episode, Ali talks to Brandon Sanderson - his favourite author of all time. Brandon is a best-selling author who has written books that have sold millions of copies including the incredible fantasy books, Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive. He also wrote the final 3 books of The Wheel of Time series. Brandon's output is legendary - he writes books almost faster than we can read them, and he teaches creative writing at Brigham Young University. In this wide-ranging discussion, they not only discuss writing but also talk about finding your passion, creating enjoyment, business decisions and why Brandon wanted to work night shifts at a hotel when he was first starting out on his writing journey. Enjoy.Brandon's LinksWebsite - https://www.brandonsanderson.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/BrandSandersonTwitter - https://twitter.com/BrandSandersonInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=en-------------------------Sponsored by SkillshareThis episode is kindly supported by Skillshare. Sign up at skillshare.com/notoverthinkingpod.Join our Membership Community ThingIf you'd like to potentially join the Not Overthinking membership community thing (we discuss it halfway through this episode), please fill out your info here - https://airtable.com/shr1UZc8sWnhAEwJgLeave us a ReviewIf you enjoy listening to the podcast, we'd love for you to leave us a review on iTunes / Apple Podcasts. Here's a link that works even if you're not on an iPhone :) Send us an Audio MessageWe really want to include more listener comments and questions in our episodes. If you've got any thoughts on this episode, or if you've got a conundrum or question you'd like us to discuss, send an audio file / voice note to hi@notoverthinking.com. For any non-audio comments, drop us a tweet or DM on Twitter - https://twitter.com/noverthinking See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brandon Sanderson, a renowned fantasy author, teams up with Dan Wells, a celebrated author in horror and speculative fiction. They delve into the portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters in Disney films with humor and insight. The joy of gifting leads to nostalgic anecdotes about fan connections and celebrations. Their love for role-playing games takes center stage, along with engaging discussions on patent law in gaming. They also share their passion for LEGO, imagining creative designs inspired by their works, adding a playful twist to their engaging conversation.

Bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson shares tips on productive writing and answers listener questions. Topics include diversity in fantasy literature, challenges of prolific writing, achieving bestseller status, and encouraging support for writing goals.

Brandon Sanderson, a bestselling author known for his epic fantasies, and Brandon Mull, celebrated for his children's literature, delve into the vast differences between young adult and adult publishing. They share candid tales of navigating feedback from editors, revealing how emotional the editing process can be. The duo discusses balancing artistic integrity with commercial demands and their experiences collaborating with publishers. With humor, they explore the challenges faced when transitioning beloved stories into trilogies and the impact of market trends on publishing.

Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss the Hugo Awards and other award shows. They also talk about tortoise care, British slang, and controversies surrounding the Hugo Awards. The chapter descriptions include discussions on tortoise care, raising endangered turtles, 'fly tipping', and the need for reform in the awards system.

Bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson and co-host Dan Wells discuss the complexities of book publishing, sharing crazy signing stories, the challenges of book publicity, and the struggles of the film industry. They touch on topics like the economics of publishing, the midlist, and the evolving strategies of book promotion.

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.