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An Ending and A Beginning — Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #12 (2025)

April 29, 2025 · 1 hr 7 min

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…
What Publishing Does For You — Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #11 (2025)

April 29, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min

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…
How Publishing Works - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #10 (2025)

April 29, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

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…
How To Worldbuild on Earth? - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #9 (2025)

April 29, 2025 · 1 hr 6 min

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…
The Tools to Make Your Worlds Better - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #8 (2025)

March 26, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min

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…

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Sanderson's Laws of Magic - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #7 (2025)

March 17, 2025 · 1 hr 8 min

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…
Customizing your Character: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #6 (2025)

March 5, 2025 · 1 hr 9 min

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…
Creating Proactive, Relatable, and Capable Characters: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #5 (2025)

February 24, 2025 · 1 hr 4 min

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 Entertainment ATTN…
Frequently Asked Questions on Writing Plot - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #4.5 (2025)

February 24, 2025 · 37 min

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…
Q&A on Plot: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #4 (2025)

February 7, 2025 · 1 hr 16 min

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…
Story Structures - Plot Theory: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #3 (2025)

January 31, 2025 · 1 hr 10 min

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…
Promise, Progress, Payoff - Plot Theory: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #2 (2025)

January 31, 2025 · 1 hr 11 min

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…

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Brandon Sanderson's iconic writing course is back for an updated 2025 edition. Come one, come all, class is in session for aspiring fantasy and science fiction writers!Review your lecture notes here: https://www.brandonsanderson.com/blogs/blog