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On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)How To Worldbuild on Earth? - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #9 (2025)Brandon Sanderson is back in class answering some of the questions that burned within the hearts of his students. He delves deep into the philosophy of worldbuilding within your novels along with provides expert knowledge on ways to make it better. Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? C...2025-04-291h 06On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)How Publishing Works - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #10 (2025)This week on Brandon Sanderson's writing lecture series, we dive into the publishing side of the writing world. We take a close look at how the publishing industry came to be what it is today, what steps your book goes through when publishing with the Big 5, and how contracts look in the professional world of book writing.Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596...2025-04-291h 10On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)What Publishing Does For You — Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #11 (2025)What's your biggest question about traditional publishing?In the penultimate episode of Brandon Sanderson’s 2025 Writing Lecture Series, we return to the world of publishing. Brandon breaks down the role of literary agents, how to find one, what they actually do for authors, and how to effectively pitch your book — whether to an agent, editor, or industry professional.New to the series? Watch the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3ZvzkfVo_Dls0B5GiE2oMcLYWant to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: Adam...2025-04-291h 08On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)An Ending and A Beginning — Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #12 (2025)Brandon Sanderson returns for his last class of 2025, doing one final Q&A to some of the most asked questions from the class. Thank you all for joining us, now go write that book! Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by  following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/2025-04-291h 07On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)The Tools to Make Your Worlds Better - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #8 (2025)As the creator of worlds such as Roshar, Scadrial, and the Cosmere as a whole, Brandon Sanderson gives you all the tools you need to help bring your worldbuilding to the next level. That and more on this lecture on how to better your writing!Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in...2025-03-261h 10On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)Sanderson's Laws of Magic - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #7 (2025)The master of magic systems is back with an updated lecture on Sanderson's Laws of Magic --- three rules designed to elevate any story, whether sci-fi/fantasy or not. Welcome back to Brandon Sanderson's classroom, everyone!Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks...2025-03-171h 07On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)Customizing your Character: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #6 (2025)Last week we talked about how to make your characters worth rooting for (or against), but this week we're diving into the part of your characters readers are going to see on the page. In other words, lecture #6 is a deep dive into customizing your character's personality using Brandon Sanderson's slider methodology. Audio version available wherever podcasts can be found! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2447316Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: h...2025-03-051h 08On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)Frequently Asked Questions on Writing Plot - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #4.5 (2025)Brandon Sanderson brings you the first exclusive Q&A for the 2025 writing lecture series! He goes over some of the question you have asked from all over the internet including how to writing specific plot arcs, what plot structures are needed for specific stories, and many others! Audio version available wherever podcasts can be found! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2447316Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/s...2025-02-2437 minOn Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)Creating Proactive, Relatable, and Capable Characters: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #5 (2025)Brandon Sanderson returns for the 2025 Writing Lecture with his first deep dive into Character and the sliding scales of Proactivity, Relatability, and Capability. Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https://www.t...2025-02-241h 04On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)Q&A on Plot: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #4 (2025)This week Brandon takes questions on the last two classes on plot theory. Now you can participate as well! Make sure to check out the last two lectures and this Q&A, then comment below (on this video) and Brandon will film an exclusive session featuring your questions.Review the lecture notes here: https://bit.ly/3WRnVotWant to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7...2025-02-071h 15On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)Promise, Progress, Payoff - Plot Theory: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #2 (2025)Welcome back to class! This week, Brandon lectures on his plot theory, which involves both a capital P plot and a little p plot, along with how to not only keep your readers engaged but fulfill the original promises you made to them, creating lasting impressions. Learn how to use the promise, progress, and payoff method to craft your story! Until next week. Review your lecture notes here: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/blogs/blog/brandon-sandersons-2025-guide-to-plot-lecture-2Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American F...2025-01-311h 10On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)Story Structures - Plot Theory: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #3 (2025)Welcome back to class! We've arrived at the second part of Brandon's plot theory lectures. In this lecture, we're taking a deep dive into different story structures and how you can use principles from any or all of them to create a framework for your story. From the Hero's Journey to Three Act Structure to Story Circle, you'll get an overview of each famous structure. Let's get started!Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following...2025-01-311h 09On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)The Philosophy of Professional Writing: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #1 (2025)Brandon Sanderson's iconic writing course is back for a new 2025 edition. Come one, come all, class is in session for aspiring fantasy and science fiction writers!Review your lecture notes here:  https://bit.ly/40lvu7VWant to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://w...2025-01-311h 06Intentionally BlankIntentionally BlankYoung Adult Publishing Vs Adult Publishing w/ Brandon Mull — Intentionally Blank Ep. 169Brandon Sanderson and Brandon Mull sit down to chat about how there are major differences between Young Adult Publishing Vs Adult publishing and some of the more interesting changes between the two of them.Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/tag/newsletter/#footerInterested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/You can also follow me on:Tiktok: https...2024-08-2831 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankMy Thoughts on Oppenheimer.... w/ Brandon Mull — Intentionally Blank Ep. 168This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Special Guest Brandon Mull chat about the movie Oppenheimer! Along with it, they talk about the highest grossing directors, how using a soundtrack is cheating, among many other things! Learn More about Brandon Mull here: https://brandonmull.com/Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/tag/newsletter/#footerInterested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://w...2024-08-2129 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankThe Price of Creation w/ Brandon Mull — Intentionally Blank Ep. 167Brandon Sanderson and Brandon Mull sit down on a special episode of Intentionally Blank to talk about whats been happening in there lives, the price one pays to create, and some of there early signing line stories.Learn More about Brandon Mull here: https://brandonmull.com/Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/tag/newsletter/#footerInterested in signed books and swag? Check here: https...2024-08-1431 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankWhy is THAT on your Bucket List? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 161Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells come together today on Intentionally Blank to talk about what they still have to do on there bucket lists. From getting a Magic the Gathering Card changed forever, to seeing the great wonders of the world, see what's left to do this week on Intentionally Blank! Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/tag/newsletter/#footerInterested in signed books and swag? C...2024-07-0331 minThe Bookley PodcastThe Bookley PodcastMistborn : The Final Empire by Brandon Sanderson"Mistborn: The Final Empire" by Brandon Sanderson is a captivating fantasy novel set in a world where ash falls from the sky and mist dominates the night. The story follows Vin, a street urchin who discovers she possesses powerful Allomantic abilities, allowing her to manipulate metals to perform extraordinary feats. She joins a group of rebels led by the charismatic Kelsier, who plan to overthrow the oppressive Lord Ruler and his seemingly invincible regime. The novel combines thrilling action, intricate world-building, and complex characters to weave a tale of revolution and hope. The impact of "Mistborn: The...2024-06-061h 00Intentionally BlankIntentionally BlankWas Dune 2 Actually Good?? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 154Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells sit down to talk about how they loved Dune 2 in a normal amount of time that is typical of any other podcast. They take a look at the story, casting, and the future all on this episode of Intentionally Blank!Chapters (0:00) - Cutting Edge News (1:01) - Spoiler Alert Warning for Dune 2(1:33) - Ranking Dune 2 vs Dune 1(2:36) - Dunes Weird Book Structure (6:25) - The Best Dune 2 that it could have been(7:17) - Dans One Problem(10:01) - Brandon's Rebuttal (13:17) - The Good Changes(13:56) - Dune...2024-05-1533 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankThe Origin of Dragonsteel — Intentionally Blank Ep. 149Brandon Sanderson and special guest Emily Sanderson sit down and talk about the origins of their company "Dragonsteel" and the story of how it became what it is today.Pre-order Store for Words of Radiance BackerKit Campaign: https://words-of-radiance-leatherbound.backerkit.com/hosted_preorders?ref=IB149Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/tag/newsletter/#footerInterested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www...2024-04-1031 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankBrandon Wrote ANOTHER Secret Project? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 146This 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=IB320Want to send me something to open?Dragonsteel EntertainmentATTN: AdamP.O Box 698American Fork, UT 84003Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://w...2024-03-2028 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankOur Long Forgotten Trunk Novels — Intentionally Blank Ep. 141This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about the novels they left in their "trunk" that have never seen the light of day since they were published. Along with these fascinating tales, Dan talks about his dislike of Denver, and Brandon talks about the "industry" writers belong in. Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/B0MC28qit44Listen to Intentionally Blank wherever podcasts are available.Sound engineering by Daniel Thompson(0:00) - Dans Shameless Self Promotion(0:40) - What "Industry" writers work in2024-02-1432 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankHugos, Oscars, and Turtles? — Intentionally Blank Ep. 140This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells discuss the Hugo Awards along with various other award shows and how they are run. On top of that, Brandon talks about tortoise care and Dan ponders British slang.Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/L0IiKCvrUuwListen to Intentionally Blank wherever podcasts are available.Sound engineering by Daniel ThompsonTIME CODES(0:00) - Not Food Heist...Heist?(2:08) - Brandon Pyramiding Care(4:15) - Donald Trumps Reporting (5:09) - Dans Turtle Movie Pitch(6:25) - B...2024-02-0727 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankCaribbean Island Adventures — Intentionally Blank Ep. 139This week on Intentionally Blank, Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about their 2023 New Year's adventures and what they got up to. Brandon became a real-life Knight Radiant in the Grand Cayman Islands, Dan almost was poisoned by the ocean, and the food heist has a Breaking Bad level amount of meat.Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank: https://youtu.be/XXwaf9u91UkListen to Intentionally Blank wherever podcasts are available.Sound engineering by Daniel ThompsonFOOD HEIST LINK: https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/criminal-justice/2023/11/02/468475/cypress-police-seize-1000-of-oxtail-raw-meats-during-traffic-stop-wednesday/ 2024-01-3131 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankBrandon and Dan Kind of Beg for Stuff — Ep. 119 of Intentionally BlankBrandon and Dan start their discussion discussing the ongoing polls regarding food heists and bad story ideas before moving on to kind of begging for things that really just turns into a conversation about things they like.🍔 Food Heists:“Do Not Steal the King's Potatoes!” (just kidding, please do) - Episode 52 (0:22-5:35)https://youtu.be/j24_gHeoIHs?feature=shared&t=22vs“The Edelstahlkugel” - Episode 82 (3:32-11:30)   https://youtu.be/hCz-27peViI?feature=shared&t=212🔥 Bad Story Ideas:Vikings vs. Cthulhu - Episode 25 (7:30-14:00)   https://youtu.be/p1YmbKqlT...2023-09-1344 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankDan Discusses Dungeons & Dragons (With Brandon)— Ep. 97 of Intentionally BlankBrandon and Dan in timely fashion, discuss the Dungeons & Dragons (2023) movie.Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/fZuDOxj0YSECan be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Sound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2023-04-1240 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankBrandon and (Definitely) Dan Talk About Stuff — Ep. 90 of Intentionally BlankBrandon and Dan (definitely not someone impersonating him) have a meandering conversation that touches on things from musicals to software development to music.Check out our previous episode of Intentionally Blank https://youtu.be/61sxjmyvJ6chttps://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson 2023-02-2240 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankA George Lucas Bad Story Idea, John Carter, and Yesterday - Ep. 67 of Intentionally BlankBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk a bad story idea surrounding George Lucas in a different universe, Why John Carter (2012) was a travesty, a full breakdown of Yesterday (2019), La La Land spoilers (2016) and Dan Wells Interest in The Wonder Years (1988-1993). https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-09-1435 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankEp.1 & Ep. 2 of LOTR: The Rings of Power - Ep. 66 of Intentionally BlankBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about"The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" tv show Ep. 1 & Ep.2, and their view on each branching storyline and point of view.https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-09-0739 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankTalking "The Rings of Power" Trailer - Ep. 65 of Intentionally BlankBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about the Upcoming "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" trailer and tv show, and their view on the possible direction of the story buildinghttps://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-08-3136 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankPenguin Random House and Simon & Schuster Merger TrialBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk about the Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster merger trial, and Brandon's involvement in the dangers of self-publishing.https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-08-2439 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankPride, Bride & Prejudice & ZombiesBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take a trip through the Pride and prejudice Adaptations. Pride & Prejudice & Zombies, Bride and Prejudice, and the 2005 Pride and Prejudice with Keira Knightley.https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-08-1741 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankDeath of the AuthorBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells go into the intricacies of “The Death of The Author” and their thoughts on where and when it is applicable.https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-08-1033 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankYou Didn't Just Fail, You Critical Failed!Brandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take a trip down memory lane and tell stories of their college roleplaying days. Curious about where Brandon got some of his original storytelling inspiration? The answer is in this week's episode of Intentionally Blank.https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-08-0340 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankDoctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness: A Full ReviewBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells talk all about Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness and discuss Marvel's Phase 4, the desecration of Wanda Maximoff, and the big multiverse movie problem.https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-07-2734 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankThe Lost City and Other Dumb Awesome MoviesBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells take a deep dive into action comedies on this week’s podcast episode. Join the discussion surrounding The Lost City, Fast and Furious, how Brad Pitt knows how to steal a show, and movies that exhibit the same kind of stupid. https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-07-1336 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankA Long, Slow Root CanalBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells sit down to discuss Brandon's long, slow root canal experience and swap personal phobias.You can join the conversation and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-07-0636 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankMoon Knight: A Full DiscussionBrandon Sanderson and Dan Wells sit down to discuss the full first season of Marvel’s, Moon Knight before moving their discussion to rank all the MCU’s television shows against each other.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-06-2938 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankNobody Wants Us at Their Fancy PartyBrandon and Dan spend the majority of their time on today’s podcast examining the depictions of fictional authors across movies and television compared to their experiences in the real world.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-06-2237 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankMoon Knight & Marvel Phase FourBrandon and Dan discuss Moon Knight before moving their conversation towards looking at the rest of Marvel Phase 4 (Wandavision, Loki, Doctor Strange and the Multiverse of Madness, and The Falcon and the Winter Soldier).You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-06-1536 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankI Can’t Give You a Hemi!Brandon and Dan start off with another historical food heist before moving on to discuss their book titles and other naming conventions in books and films. Including a tangent involving a fake listing of Brandon’s epic, The Way of Kings.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and ed...2022-06-0835 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankCats is Marvelous!Brandon and Dan continue their discussion about musicals from last week, specifically about 2019’s Cats and how mesmerizing Brandon finds it. They also discuss the directorial style of Tom Hooper and how it affected Les Miserables and Cats differently.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-06-0141 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankThat is a Terrible, Dumb Show!Brandon and Dan start off, as normal, with a food heist. Today’s twist, though, is that it’s a historical food heist centered around coffee! They then move their conversation back to musicals, both on the stage and in cinema.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-05-2535 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankArcane: A Full DiscussionBrandon and Dan start the day’s discussion over a recent mid-air Cognac heist before moving on to their final discussion about season one of Arcane plus a quick discussion about the inherent morality of Grim Dark. You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-05-1840 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankLegally, It's a JokeBrandon and Dan try to carry on a conversation using predictive text before moving on to discuss the various works they were required to read throughout their years of schooling.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-05-1140 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankVery Few Fish... Relatively SpeakingBrandon and Dan chat about whatever comes into their head… Is cereal a soup? The great taco/sandwich debate, and their experience—both weird and not—with writing conferences/retreats.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-05-0438 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankWe've Come for Your Sourdough!Brandon and Dan start off with a not-so-recent food heist before moving on to some of the more “Annoying” questions they get asked.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-04-2737 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankGive Yourself a Gun, It Helps a TonBrandon and Dan discuss their dreams. Literal dreams—not the hopes they have of making something come to fruition. Specifically Brandon’s uncanny ability to control and manipulate his dream sequences using his talent in story-crafting.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-04-2038 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankArcane (Ep. 4-6) + Spider-Man: No Way HomeBrandon and Dan spend some time on a not-so-recent set of food heists before moving their spoiler-filled discussion to episodes 4-6 of Arcane and 2021's Spider-Man: No Way Home.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-04-1341 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankTitanic 2: Sink HarderBrandon and Dan spend some time on a recent Food Heist before moving on to another discussion about Brandon’s “bad” story idea involving time travel disaster tourism. Eventually, their discussion turns to the recent success of Brandon’s Kickstarter.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-04-0641 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankGeneration X: Kids These Days!Brandon and Dan spend some time on a recent Food Heist before moving on to the weirdness that is The Bee Movie. Then spend a majority of their conversation talking about some of the major commonalities found in Gen Xers.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing...2022-03-3039 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankThe Sith are Moral, Upright, & GoodBrandon and Dan talk about role-playing games. Including their favorites, their first introduction, and how they like to play these games.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-03-2341 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankHigh Stake Steak Heist + Arcane Ep 1-3Brandon and Dan spend too much time talking about a steak heist before moving on to discuss the first three episodes of Arcane, the hit animated show from League of Legends on Netflix.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-03-1647 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankTangential to a Bad StoryBrandon and Dan talk about the “Best” book-to-film adaptations, and what “best” even means; changes that filmmakers make when changing the medium. With standard deviations along the way.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-03-0939 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankHating HadesDan dislikes Hades, the award-winning game, as much as Brandon loves it. Their conversation turns to other types of games and mechanics and what makes them enjoyable for different types of players.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-03-0238 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankYou're Different! I'm Not Talking About You!Brandon and Dan discuss YA (Young Adult) stories, book covers, the trends they see in the YA market, and about the adaptations of famous works like Shadow and Bone and The WitherYou can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-02-2342 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankTwo Middle-aged Guys Talking About EncantoBrandon and Dan, two middle-aged guys, sit down and discuss Encanto, magic realism—both in and out of literature—with tangents regarding the Coen brother’s films and other typical meanderings.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-02-1636 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankIt’s Amusing for Me to Think About BenBrandon and Dan talk about the random critiques their friend sends them about their previous podcasts, including discussions about bad adaptations and other things they aren’t that interested in but lead to other fun discussions.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-02-0941 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankWheel of Time Season One: A Full DiscussionBrandon and Dan spend too much time discussing a recent food heist before moving on to their discussion about season one of The Wheel of Time.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-01-2650 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankWe Answer Your Questions!Brandon and Dan answer your questions from the live recording of Intentionally Blank at the November 2021 Dragonsteel MiniCon panel. The questions vary wildly and the answers often take the typical meandering course.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-01-1944 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankOne Nerd in Omaha!Brandon and Dan start off trying to make a good idea from a bad one then turn the topic of their conversation to their convention experiences and their journey to getting published through the convention scene.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-01-1244 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankA Visit From the SuckfairyBrandon and Dan talk about favorite things from their youth that have been visited by the “suckfairy.” A mystical creature of pure cynicism that makes even the most beloved parts of your youth terrible to revisit. From books to tv shows, almost nothing is safe. You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2022-01-0545 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankVideo Game DoppelgängersBrandon and Dan each take a quiz to figure out who their video game doppelgängers are with their standard meandering conversation, then discuss the merits of the quiz and give it a letter-grade.Character Quiz: https://brainfall.com/quizzes/what-video-game-character-are-you/You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-12-2939 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankI Don’t Want Extra Powers, Just Let Me Shoot People!Brandon and Dan talk about their video game journeys from their childhood and about the different types of games their most interested in playing as adults.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-12-2241 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankThe Wheel of Time Talk ShowSPOILER WARNING—Brandon and Dan discuss the first four episodes of The Wheel of Time TV show as well as their respective experiences while working in and with Hollywood, the need to adapt things for screen, as well as how Brandon was involved in the series.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-12-0846 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankLive From FanX! Alternate DimensionsBrandon and Dan discuss alternate dimensions and other branching points in their lives and careers. Filmed in front of a live audience at the 2021 FanX convention in Salt Lake City.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-12-0144 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankLive From FanX! Fixing Bad StoriesLive From FanX! — Ep. 25 of Intentionally BlankDan helps fix Brandon’s bad ideas! Vikings versus Cuthulu, no problem! Boy raised by dragons, Dan’s got you covered. Filmed in front of a live audience at the 2021 FanX convention in Salt Lake City.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-11-2440 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankStill Talkin' About MusicBrandon and Dan continue a discussion from an earlier episode about music. In today’s episode they take about music they listen to while writing, specific theme songs for their books as well as diving into popular music with regular tangents along the way.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-11-1744 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankSting's Fan Club: #1—DuneBrandon and Dan start this podcast talking about the travesty that is the removal of Sting from Dune 2021 then discuss the film at large and, for once, stay on topic for the entire episode.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-11-1041 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankNot That Interesting… or CleverBrandon and Dan start this podcast talking about music which quickly turns into a conversation about how much, as a culture, we expect kids to do too much which segues into a general discussion about work culture in the U.S.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-11-0340 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankScaring Children and Other Fun Halloween ActivitiesBrandon and Dan talk about Halloween. Including: trick-or-treating, their kids’ funny habits, and eventually to some of the season’s most popular movies like The Shining, The Ring, and The exorcist with a few meandering tangents along the way.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-10-2841 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankPodcast: The GatheringBrandon and Dan talk about: Magic The Gathering and games in general, why Brandon stuck with MtG and Dan Didn’t, their basic philosophies of their lives as centered around games Sprinkled with their normal meandering tangents. You don’t need to be super-hardcore into MtG to listen. You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-10-2038 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankLet’s Talk Spoilers!Brandon and Dan talk about spoilers and their effects on the enjoyment of media and movies they liked more the second time around. This episode contains major spoilers for The Village and The Prestige.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-10-1340 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankTime Travel Disaster Tourism!Brandon and Dan talk about really bad story ideas including alternate dimension time travel disaster tourism and workshop them out of terribleness(?) that leads to a discussion about where they would go in time, if they could. This, unsurprisingly, leads to a tangent about general travel, tourism, and food.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-10-0644 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankSo... ZombiesBrandon and Dan talk about plagues! But only for a minute before moving on to a discussion about what makes parody successful and accepted and eventually landing on problematic or interesting adaptations in cinema over the last few decades.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-09-2943 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankPerfect Movie Time!Perfect movie time! Does this mean that Brandon and Dan will talk about their favorite movies? Kind of! They will briefly discuss the concept of a “perfect movie” with a few examples then move on to parallel story evolution with a few tangents (no surprise) along the way.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-09-2237 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankFresh! I Don't Think So!In this week's episode of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan discuss some of the “Hot Takes” Brandon has about highly rated movies (or franchises) on Rotten Tomatoes and no one is safe! As well as briefly touching on the strange professional life of Bill Murray.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-09-1554 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankReally Great Because of How Great It IsIn this week's episode of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan read some podcast name suggestions delivered via paper airplane, discuss the evolution of their signatures, delve into the problems of much of today’s criticism, and a bit about Roger Ebert’s controversial statement that “Video games can never be art.”You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel T...2021-09-0844 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally Blank"Your Name Here"In this week's episode of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan go over some of your podcast name suggestions, discuss book naming conventions (including Dan “attempting” to name the fifth volume of The Stormlight Archive), as well as publishing fears and faux pas.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-09-0143 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankI Have Bubble Tea and You Don’t!In this week's episode of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan talk about food, how their tastes have changed over the course of their lives, and some of their favorite meals from around the world.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-08-2639 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankWeird Feedback We GetIn this week's episode of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan talk about some of the weird feedback they’ve received and how it should be responded to.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-08-1843 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankThe "Perfect" PodcastIn this week's episode of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan talk about perfection in the arts and if what that means. They also talk about a few films they consider “perfect.”You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-08-1149 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankLet’s Talk About Black Widow!In this week's episode of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan talk about Disney’s Black Widow as well as a brief discussion about their “Second Look” movies. Films you didn’t necessarily enjoy the first time around but found new appreciation during the second viewing.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-08-0444 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankYou and That Walrus Have Baggage...In this week's episode of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan talk about humans fighting animals. Specifically regarding a poll that shows the "Deadly" animals that American's think they could take in a fight. Link to Survey: https://today.yougov.com/topics/lifestyle/articles-reports/2021/05/13/lions-and-tigers-and-bears-what-animal-would-win-fYou can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-07-2847 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankIt's Not a Heist, It's a Stick Up!In this week's episode of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan discuss heist movies like: Ocean's 11, Baby Driver, Inception, Rogue One, and others!You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-07-2147 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankDan Ruins Everything!In this week's episode of Intentionally Blank, Brandon and Dan discuss how poorly Brandon speaks Korean, books they'll never write, and tell you about podiums.You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Can be listened to almost everywhere podcasts can be found.Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-07-1452 minIntentionally BlankIntentionally BlankI Want All the Popcorn!In this week's episode of Intentionally Blank Brandon and Dan discuss NFTs, food snobbery, and the different types of connoisseurship. You can join the discussion and vote for your favorite podcast title at r/sanderson: https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/Produced by Adam HorneSound engineering and editing by Daniel Thompson2021-07-0740 minSeason 08 – Writing ExcusesSeason 08 – Writing ExcusesWriting Excuses 8.16: Brainstorming with Brandon AgainMary, Dan, and Howard help Brandon brainstorm a story, this time featuring psychic birds.2013-04-2218 minSeason 08 – Writing ExcusesSeason 08 – Writing ExcusesWriting Excuses 8.16: Brainstorming with Brandon AgainMary, Dan, and Howard help Brandon brainstorm a story, this time featuring psychic birds.2013-04-2218 minSeason 08 – Writing ExcusesSeason 08 – Writing ExcusesWriting Excuses 8.14: Brainstorming with BrandonBrandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard brainstorm a science-fiction short story featuring artificial intelligence2013-04-0820 minSeason 08 – Writing ExcusesSeason 08 – Writing ExcusesWriting Excuses 8.14: Brainstorming with BrandonBrandon, Dan, Mary, and Howard brainstorm a science-fiction short story featuring artificial intelligence2013-04-0820 minSeason 07 – Writing ExcusesSeason 07 – Writing ExcusesNaNoWriMo 2012: Bonus Episode 4, with Mary & BrandonBrandon Sanderson and Mary Robinette Kowal provide last-minute writing advice to you NaNoWriMo'ers out there...2012-11-2903 minSeason 07 – Writing ExcusesSeason 07 – Writing ExcusesNaNoWriMo 2012: Bonus Mini-Episode 1, with Brandon & MaryBrandon and Mary take time out from World Fantasy to encourage everyone participating in NaNoWriMo.2012-11-0802 minSeason 02 – Writing ExcusesSeason 02 – Writing ExcusesWriting Excuses Season 2 Episode 31: The Most Important Thing Brandon Learned In The Last YearHere's the second part of our three-part "what we learned this year" series. This time around Brandon tells us the most important thing he learned this year. Summed up? Gimmicks cannot compensate for bad writing. So... what's a gimmick? We begin with hooks and pitches, but gimmicks can include things like photo-realistic cover art, internet grass-roots campaigns, and factoids like "the author is only 17 years old." Story elements like cool magic systems, uniquely alien aliens, and diamond-hard science can all be gimmicks. They're good to have, certainly, and they can work to sell the book, but real staying power (read...2009-05-1100 minSeason 02 – Writing ExcusesSeason 02 – Writing ExcusesWriting Excuses Season 2 Episode 31: The Most Important Thing Brandon Learned In The Last YearHere’s the second part of our three-part “what we learned this year” series. This time around Brandon tells us the most important thing he learned this year. Summed up? Gimmicks cannot compensate for bad writing. So… what’s a gimmick? We begin with hooks and pitches, but gimmicks can include things like photo-realistic cover art, internet … Continue reading Writing Excuses Season 2 Episode 31: The Most Important Thing Brandon Learned In The Last Year →2009-05-1100 minSeason 02 – Writing ExcusesSeason 02 – Writing ExcusesWriting Excuses Season 2 Episode 17: Website Marketing for AuthorsOur producer Jordan Sanderson joins us for this week's installment, in which we likely make all kinds of enemies among the authorial community by exposing the many things they're doing wrong with their websites. The fact that you, fair listener, are here reading content on our website shows that you have fine taste in these things, and trust us to lead you right. And we will! We'll do you proper on blogging, domain names, hosting, connecting with fans and editors, and taking care regarding your rants. Writing Prompt: Write a story about the worst website ever. Liner Notes: It should...2009-02-0200 minSeason 02 – Writing ExcusesSeason 02 – Writing ExcusesWriting Excuses Season 2 Episode 3: Characters with Brandon MullNo matter how grand your setting, how intense your conflicts, or how tight your plot, at some point you’re going to need characters. Join us as we discuss what makes a character interesting, memorable, and unique. Once again, the team is joined by Brandon Mull of “Fablehaven” fame. Brandon Mull’s website This week Writing Excuses … Continue reading Writing Excuses Season 2 Episode 3: Characters with Brandon Mull →2008-10-2700 minSeason 02 – Writing ExcusesSeason 02 – Writing ExcusesWriting Excuses Season 2 Episode 3: Characters with Brandon MullNo matter how grand your setting, how intense your conflicts, or how tight your plot, at some point you're going to need characters. Join us as we discuss what makes a character interesting, memorable, and unique. Once again, the team is joined by Brandon Mull of "Fablehaven" fame. Brandon Mull’s website This week Writing Excuses is brought to you by the Writing Excuses Season One Collection on CD.2008-10-2700 minSeason 02 – Writing ExcusesSeason 02 – Writing ExcusesWriting Season 2 Episode 2: How to Write for Children with Brandon MullKids these days with their long hair and their love of reading. It’s like, get off my lawn, am I right? But in other news, kids (meaning anything from chapter books to mature YA) read a TON, and somebody has to write those books, and it might as well be you. Learn how to write … Continue reading Writing Season 2 Episode 2: How to Write for Children with Brandon Mull →2008-10-2000 minSeason 02 – Writing ExcusesSeason 02 – Writing ExcusesWriting Season 2 Episode 2: How to Write for Children with Brandon MullKids these days with their long hair and their love of reading. It's like, get off my lawn, am I right? But in other news, kids (meaning anything from chapter books to mature YA) read a TON, and somebody has to write those books, and it might as well be you. Learn how to write for children with the Writing Excuses team and special guest star Brandon Mull, author of the wildly successful Fablehaven series. Brandon Mull's website This week Writing Excuses is brought to you by the Writing Excuses Season One Collection on CD.2008-10-2000 min