Brandon Sanderson on the Bestseller Experiment

The insight from this snip reveals Brandon Sanderson's exceptional career as a best-selling author known for completing Robert Jordan's 'The Wheel of Time' series and writing acclaimed fantasy series like Mistborn and the Stormlight Archive. His dedication to world-building, intricate plots, and beloved characters has garnered him immense success. Brandon's work ethic, showcased through his completion of popular series and his podcast 'Writing Excuses,' has been a key factor in his accomplishments. Despite the dominance of 'Game of Thrones' in the epic fantasy genre, Brandon believes it has not hindered aspiring authors from entering the market, emphasizing that literary success is not a zero-sum game and can coexist with other forms of entertainment.