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/40lvu7V Audio version available wherever podcasts can be found! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2447316 Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-ma... Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/ You can also follow me on: Tiktok:   / authorbrandonsanderson   Facebook:   / brandsanderson   Twitter:   / brandsanderson   Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsander... Twitch:   / mistbornbrandon   Frequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson Chapters (0:00) - Intro (6:20) - The Philosophy of the Class (12:08) - Being a Pro vs Non-Pro (17:22) - Making a Living as a Novelist (30:10) - Philosophy on Artistic Expression (37:38) - Survivorship Bias (49:25) - Writing in the Same World (1:00:07) - Writing Groups