“I will protect those who cannot pretext themselves” “I will protect even those who I hate, if it I right” “I will accept that I can not save everyone”
He's my favorite actual fantasy / sci-fi author right now. I've read everything from him (I fact I finished Words of Radiance a few days ago) and I honestly enjoy his books and style a lot. I wish my people knew about his work, I try to talk with all my friends about books and I can't stop recommending him to everyone. Respect and please don't stop writing.
I've only recently discovered his work. I read The Way of Kings and LOVED it, and am now beginning Words of Radiance. I tend to shy away from author interviews. I always find it a bit disappointing to learn a favorite author is a jerk in some way. I know that shouldn't have any influence on how I see their writing, but I admit it does. I enjoyed this. I appreciate that he realizes he can inspire people and not just mindlessly entertain them, and that he writes with that purpose in mind.
Such a beast I respect you sooo much man You didnt cave to sell your books, you were okay, writing your style and ignoring other people's criticisms! And you got published in the end!!!! So that's what I wanna do!! Even if never get published, ill always be writing cause thats what i love, and i won't change styles for anyone :) Though a book deal is always a bonus xD
Not today, not tomorrow, probably not even within the next year, but one day Mr. Sanderson when I have finished my manuscript and broken in the business I will have the privilege of sitting down at a table, enjoying a cup of coffee with you as we talk about our shared love of fantasy and all things nerdy. I will also on that day shake your hand and thank you in earnest for being the man who inspired me to not give up on my dreams.
Ive only just started The Way of Kings, But goodness, how on earth was it an issue getting published? Its amazing and Im only at like chapter 6 and I LOVE the characters, so full and I feel like i'm constantly on a leash tailing after them. Strangely enough, this is my first actual interest in fantasy, besides Eragon which I never actually finished. >.> So woo being my first!
actually after his editor agreed to publish Elantris, Brandon sent him the first draft of WoK, which was a lot different than the version that got published, but the editor wasn't that happy with it so he used that to pitch Mistborn
You're awesome Brandon! I have never been an avid reader but The Way of Kings and Words of Radiance captured me and now those books are absolutely my favorite that I've ever read. I love the characters and messages that you share. Truly inspirational!! It sounds like, from this video, that was one of your goals in writing (to influence people with the positive messages in your books) and let me just say...for me at least, you definitely achieved that goal! And it seems like many other people would agree as well :-). You are truly blessed with a great imagination and talent for transferring those things to paper. Thank you for sharing! And thank you for inspiring me...now I am trying to write my own stories :-D. - Colton.
Thank you so much for writing the way you write. It’s so nice to have an author that you can trust not to ruin the good story with swear words and sex scenes. There are so few places I can find quality writing where the writers don’t do that.
Mistborn got me into reading books recently. Cannot thank this man enough for exposing me to such a unique and wonderful world full of fantastic characters and the most interesting magic system I have ever seen.
This genius, this wonderful creative man ❤️ Changed my life and introduced me to such an amazing world of events and characters. I will be forever thankful for Kaladin. Nothing can top that character for me.
no offence to Sanderson but we need another guy or 2 like him, most of what is Fantasy in the last 10-20 years (aside from a few giants) can best be described as "readable at best" - then when you want to read nice long books (~ 40 hours on audiobook), there's not much else out there - rothfuss, wheel of time, I imagine malazen are also about that long - anyone with any good suggestions for other books this long?
@@michaelxz1305 , Brent Weeks is very similar in world building and plotting as Brandon, just a little darker and with more "mature" content. Sanderson and Weeks are two of my current favorite authors.
I am ever so grateful that you decided to continue writing your style, and that you finally found a publisher that would give your books to the world, because these are EXACTLY the kind of books I want to read!
Short books seem less intimidating to people that, let's be honest, wouldn't pick them up anyway. Publishers don't seem to understand that the people who'll be scared off by big books probably aren't going to read anyway.
@@michaelxz1305 That series was what got me into reading regularly. It's a shame so many stopped after that series. Although most probably didn't bother and stuck with the movies.
It's not people, it's publishers that want to take the "safest route for big profits" small books but lots of sales > big books but just a tiny bit harder to market. Unfortunately it's all about money today if you're not a big name.
It's cool to see how many of you are writing just like me, here watching videos of an incredible author. Brandon Sanderson some how seems to take human nobility, and make it something that his characters, while not searching for it, seem to rise to a level of strength and power (typically with some completely awesome power), that inspires me to write. Brandon, in this video, you say you are working to inspire people? You have succeeded big time! After reading about Kaladin, I feel like Bridge 4 has pushed me to be the most awesome . . whatever I am ;-). Your characters like Vin and Kelsier to name only two, refuse to be suppressed into unhappiness, and grab hold of their lives. Thanks for your excellent, amazing writing. Keep it coming!!
I also am a writer wanting to inspire like he does. I also have grabbed a hold of my life just recently at the age of 27 ( i am 27 now) and refuse to live and die ordinarily if that makes any sense. When I go I want to be known as someone who carved out his own destiny and died happy as can be. Hope to read some of your work. I got a few things I am working on at the moment.
James Dotson Very cool - I love to see what some one can do with just a pile of words. I've been collecting a writing group for reading my stuff so far, and I'd love all the help I can get, though I'm a bit shy about sharing too much of what I have. Would you be interested in reading my first chapter? We'll see how things go from there? I'd love to read what you've written too if you are interested in sharing.
i found sanderson's books like 3 months ago and i have already finished 4 books of mistborn and i am taking the third of stormlight series. This man is genuinely a genious writing books
I am happy for Sanderson's success, and I like the way that he's going against the current trend of dark fantasy (no disrespect to authors like Abercrombie and Martin, they are very good at what they do). And I couldn't have phrased my own deepest feelings about fantasy more plainly than he has here.
Reason 27193728 why Brandon Sanderson inspired me. (His books also helped me get through the toughest transition in my life and have seriously helped me not only are they awesome, they inspire me)
To all the people comparing Sanderson to Rothfuss and Martin (who are both great authors), my argument is that Brandon is the best fantasy author currently working not only because of the quality of his books, but also because he is currently working.. I don’t understand how somebody could be the best writer of the genre when they don’t/barely even write 😂
I've only read The Reckoners series and Mistborn book 1 but this Man is pretty much my favorite author as of now. Can't wait to read all of his other amazing books/series.
That's it. I'm going in. I didn't know it took him to go through all of that. It just shows that with perseverance and the will to stride through the red and the black, you can come out on the other side intact. I don't think anything I've watched thus far on youtube inspired me more to write. Mr. Sanderson, you are an inspiration beyond measure. Thank you my friend. Even though, this isn't his page. But still. (^_^)
I'm ok with writing 100 books and them not selling. I find I enjoy the books that were written for the fun of it rather than those written for profit. If i succeed as a writer I will owe Sanderson many thanks
I'm reading Mistborn Era 2 Right now and honestly I'm not used to Sanderson's books being this short lol. It feels like they should go on for longer like the rest of his works. I'm very happy that he's become such a success story.
He seems so nice i can't wait to start his books, i'm really busy now so as much as i would like to start with his stormlight series they are too big so i will wait util i have more time, so right now i'm gonna start with mistborn
The question is what if he had started slightly later say 2010 and self published his novels on KPD without going through agents and conventional publishers? Would his earlier rejected stuff have reached a readership and he would he have been as successful anyway?
In essence the best advice line seems to be to stick to your most authentic self. It's the same in music, where there's much the same reaction - why isn't it like this or that? Can you play (insert song)..? Remember all your heroes heroes will have heard the same thing through their beginnings.
If you want anything in life you have to work for it and believe in yourself. I have book ideas, but attempting to write a book is not easy. But good things come to those who try. Well done to authors I like, JK.Rowling, J.R.R.Tolkien, Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, Hickman and Weiss, Patrick Rothfuss, Joe Abercrombie, Terry Brooks, David Eddings, Nick Spalding, Robin Hobb, Michael Moorcock, Mark Lawrence and many other writers.
i really want to read some brandon sanderson at some point. his works sound more like the kind of fantasy i'd like rather than george rr martin and such (nothing against him mind you, his books are just too grim and gritty for my tastes).
I need to work more and find people who will trade me novels and proofread. I'm TERRIBLE at catching my own errors. I caught a few in the stories by other authors I read today who were published. I don't care if I sell any myself. It gives me something to share that's inside of me. It's painting what I manage to learn. My worst written book was the most read because it had power in it, a spell. Other than that, I've written children's books. I get better ratings on them.
Mr Brandon my name is Miriam Torres and try to read one of your book but all the time I go to the library the are out can u sent me one of your book please I will treasure your big fan Miriam Torres
1:00 book 6 and onward he felt was writing good books But kept getting rejection Yet once he was given the chance he took off = and editor is just an opinion in wat they think the public will like Doesn’t mean they’re correct After all people like things even when they aren’t professionally done or anything, people just like things doesn’t need to be perfect
In the time it took you watch this video, Sanderson has written 3 new books.
lollllll
Sure did
@@turtleanton6539 tru tru
Cries in the Rithmatist
3 awesome books.
Life before death, strength before weakness, Journey before destination!
Becoming the 🐐
"I will take responsibility for my actions"
"If I must fall, I will rise each time a better man"
“I will protect those who cannot pretext themselves”
“I will protect even those who I hate, if it I right”
“I will accept that I can not save everyone”
Brandon is a gift to mankind
He's my favorite actual fantasy / sci-fi author right now. I've read everything from him (I fact I finished Words of Radiance a few days ago) and I honestly enjoy his books and style a lot.
I wish my people knew about his work, I try to talk with all my friends about books and I can't stop recommending him to everyone.
Respect and please don't stop writing.
This man single-handedly overhauled my view on storytelling.
I've only recently discovered his work. I read The Way of Kings and LOVED it, and am now beginning Words of Radiance.
I tend to shy away from author interviews. I always find it a bit disappointing to learn a favorite author is a jerk in some way. I know that shouldn't have any influence on how I see their writing, but I admit it does.
I enjoyed this. I appreciate that he realizes he can inspire people and not just mindlessly entertain them, and that he writes with that purpose in mind.
Words of Radiance is better - can't say the same about Oathbringer but I haven't finished it yet so who knows
One word for this man: Authentic and awesome.
That's two words
Such a beast
I respect you sooo much man
You didnt cave to sell your books, you were okay, writing your style and ignoring other people's criticisms! And you got published in the end!!!!
So that's what I wanna do!! Even if never get published, ill always be writing cause thats what i love, and i won't change styles for anyone :)
Though a book deal is always a bonus xD
Hope you've succeeded!
Not today, not tomorrow, probably not even within the next year, but one day Mr. Sanderson when I have finished my manuscript and broken in the business I will have the privilege of sitting down at a table, enjoying a cup of coffee with you as we talk about our shared love of fantasy and all things nerdy. I will also on that day shake your hand and thank you in earnest for being the man who inspired me to not give up on my dreams.
Hows it goin? :)
Any progress yet? Do you need someone to read something and give feedback?
@@tregggabbard6917 I've made so much progress and written thousands upon thousands of words spanning across multiple manuscripts! But I'm also shy!
Such an awesome guy. He does so many things to help the writing community.
Thank you for not giving up on your talent, Brandon. We love you ;)
And I'm still in love with ELANTRIS. It's just perfect!
I hope to read a sequel one day.
I cried really hard when I watched this. Brandon is such a bright soul and we all writers can relate to him and what he'd gone through.
Ive only just started The Way of Kings, But goodness, how on earth was it an issue getting published? Its amazing and Im only at like chapter 6 and I LOVE the characters, so full and I feel like i'm constantly on a leash tailing after them. Strangely enough, this is my first actual interest in fantasy, besides Eragon which I never actually finished. >.> So woo being my first!
+Nikki Vadieriken he never had an issue getting the way of kings published. It was his earlier novels that are still unpublished that were the issue
actually after his editor agreed to publish Elantris, Brandon sent him the first draft of WoK, which was a lot different than the version that got published, but the editor wasn't that happy with it so he used that to pitch Mistborn
Yep the WoK was significantly different first draft. Look up the history of the development of that book. It's really fascinating
Just the fact that he was willing to completely rewrite a 1000 page monstrosity like WoK speaks volumes about his work ethic
You're awesome Brandon! I have never been an avid reader but The Way of Kings and Words of Radiance captured me and now those books are absolutely my favorite that I've ever read. I love the characters and messages that you share. Truly inspirational!! It sounds like, from this video, that was one of your goals in writing (to influence people with the positive messages in your books) and let me just say...for me at least, you definitely achieved that goal! And it seems like many other people would agree as well :-). You are truly blessed with a great imagination and talent for transferring those things to paper. Thank you for sharing! And thank you for inspiring me...now I am trying to write my own stories :-D.
- Colton.
Thank you so much for writing the way you write. It’s so nice to have an author that you can trust not to ruin the good story with swear words and sex scenes. There are so few places I can find quality writing where the writers don’t do that.
Mistborn got me into reading books recently. Cannot thank this man enough for exposing me to such a unique and wonderful world full of fantastic characters and the most interesting magic system I have ever seen.
This genius, this wonderful creative man ❤️ Changed my life and introduced me to such an amazing world of events and characters. I will be forever thankful for Kaladin. Nothing can top that character for me.
ALL HAIL SANDERSON! \,,/
no offence to Sanderson but we need another guy or 2 like him, most of what is Fantasy in the last 10-20 years (aside from a few giants) can best be described as "readable at best" - then when you want to read nice long books (~ 40 hours on audiobook), there's not much else out there - rothfuss, wheel of time, I imagine malazen are also about that long - anyone with any good suggestions for other books this long?
All Hail
@@michaelxz1305 , Brent Weeks is very similar in world building and plotting as Brandon, just a little darker and with more "mature" content. Sanderson and Weeks are two of my current favorite authors.
The thing I love about Sanderson is that his books inspire me to be a better person.
Good on you Brandon. Im one of the few who really loves long and big books so you have my support :)
OverNightGaming I like both big and small books.
I am ever so grateful that you decided to continue writing your style, and that you finally found a publisher that would give your books to the world, because these are EXACTLY the kind of books I want to read!
I can't believe it was so hard to break first publishing. That's insane, the quality is so far above the bar!
Put all your energy into what matters most to you, without attachment to outcome. ❤️
Please god, let him live long to write everything he has in that beutiful head of his...THIS GUY IS A GENIUS
My absolute favorite author
Wow.. I prefer to read big books rather than short ones... can't understand people..
Short books seem less intimidating to people that, let's be honest, wouldn't pick them up anyway. Publishers don't seem to understand that the people who'll be scared off by big books probably aren't going to read anyway.
harry potter was probably about as much as some people can handle
@@michaelxz1305 That series was what got me into reading regularly. It's a shame so many stopped after that series. Although most probably didn't bother and stuck with the movies.
Same i get really excited about big fantasy books
It's not people, it's publishers that want to take the "safest route for big profits" small books but lots of sales > big books but just a tiny bit harder to market. Unfortunately it's all about money today if you're not a big name.
can't wait for the stormlight archive vol 4 :D
It's cool to see how many of you are writing just like me, here watching videos of an incredible author. Brandon Sanderson some how seems to take human nobility, and make it something that his characters, while not searching for it, seem to rise to a level of strength and power (typically with some completely awesome power), that inspires me to write.
Brandon, in this video, you say you are working to inspire people? You have succeeded big time! After reading about Kaladin, I feel like Bridge 4 has pushed me to be the most awesome . . whatever I am ;-). Your characters like Vin and Kelsier to name only two, refuse to be suppressed into unhappiness, and grab hold of their lives. Thanks for your excellent, amazing writing. Keep it coming!!
I also am a writer wanting to inspire like he does. I also have grabbed a hold of my life just recently at the age of 27 ( i am 27 now) and refuse to live and die ordinarily if that makes any sense. When I go I want to be known as someone who carved out his own destiny and died happy as can be. Hope to read some of your work. I got a few things I am working on at the moment.
James Dotson Very cool - I love to see what some one can do with just a pile of words. I've been collecting a writing group for reading my stuff so far, and I'd love all the help I can get, though I'm a bit shy about sharing too much of what I have. Would you be interested in reading my first chapter? We'll see how things go from there? I'd love to read what you've written too if you are interested in sharing.
I'm also shy of showing my work to others, to the point that up until now, even after writing a lot of novels no one has yet to read my work.
This was seven years ago (from 2020). He was big then, and he's bigger now! Keep up the great work!
Just want to say that he was amazing a finishing wheel of time. also loved way of kings
Thanks for this. Really encouraging.
i found sanderson's books like 3 months ago and i have already finished 4 books of mistborn and i am taking the third of stormlight series. This man is genuinely a genious writing books
Keep it up. I really like all of Sandersons work.
I am happy for Sanderson's success, and I like the way that he's going against the current trend of dark fantasy (no disrespect to authors like Abercrombie and Martin, they are very good at what they do). And I couldn't have phrased my own deepest feelings about fantasy more plainly than he has here.
Very inspirational. Sanderson always inspires me to never give up on my writing.
Good for you, Mr Sanderson!
He is a great author. Steel Heart was the first book of his I read and I loved it.
This was a really well made video, wow. Shoutout to whoever put this together.
Reason 27193728 why Brandon Sanderson inspired me.
(His books also helped me get through the toughest transition in my life and have seriously helped me not only are they awesome, they inspire me)
Wow, that was a great video! It was super inspiring. :) I was having a bout of writers doubt, and this really helped. Thank you for making this.
To all the people comparing Sanderson to Rothfuss and Martin (who are both great authors), my argument is that Brandon is the best fantasy author currently working not only because of the quality of his books, but also because he is currently working.. I don’t understand how somebody could be the best writer of the genre when they don’t/barely even write 😂
George barely writes? Are you serious?
@@jakehopkins6989 you know what, I shouldn’t have said that. I’m sure he does write, we just haven’t seen the product in a while.
I've only read The Reckoners series and Mistborn book 1 but this Man is pretty much my favorite author as of now. Can't wait to read all of his other amazing books/series.
That's it. I'm going in. I didn't know it took him to go through all of that. It just shows that with perseverance and the will to stride through the red and the black, you can come out on the other side intact. I don't think anything I've watched thus far on youtube inspired me more to write. Mr. Sanderson, you are an inspiration beyond measure. Thank you my friend. Even though, this isn't his page. But still. (^_^)
I got another rejection letter today, and this was encouraging.
Thought it was not meant to be a motivating video but it still motivates me. I watch this video before starting to write everyday.
Thank you Brandon. The greatest art is that which makes us better. Merry Christmas!
What a nice guy!
I haven't read any of his book but now I really want to!
Someday my epic book will be completed this helps motivate
We believe in you! :)
Thanks for everything!
I'm ok with writing 100 books and them not selling. I find I enjoy the books that were written for the fun of it rather than those written for profit. If i succeed as a writer I will owe Sanderson many thanks
I'm reading Mistborn Era 2 Right now and honestly I'm not used to Sanderson's books being this short lol. It feels like they should go on for longer like the rest of his works.
I'm very happy that he's become such a success story.
“The story of Sam... and Frodo.”
Brandon gets it.
Beautiful video.
My favorite author is Tolkien but you sir is just awemazing!!
Absolutely Great Author, especially ELANTRIS!!!!!!!
To me Brandon Sanderson is this generations J.R.R Tolkien.
+Sam Mcclain Nahh. Rothfuss
+nathan bettesworth rothfuss is a great writer but he comes no where near Sanderson. ...just my opinion anyway. :)
+Lancer Cough George RR Martin????
lombax1991 another great author. But Sanderson's better in my opionion.
Get real.Tolkien will be read and remembered 100 years from now. This guy won't.
I really needed this right now... :)
The most important step a man can take. Is the next. I love your books!
he is fast becoming my favorite author
Becoming the greatest !
Your Fan, from Tunisia! :)
When I buy books I usually look at how many pages it is. If it has a 1000 pages is a huge plus! Usually thicker books are better for some reason.
does anyone know the music playing in this video?
Thank You.
He seems so nice i can't wait to start his books, i'm really busy now so as much as i would like to start with his stormlight series they are too big so i will wait util i have more time, so right now i'm gonna start with mistborn
God this music this man this voice marvellous!
What a great story!
My favourite author.
Witnessing history here people.
Beautiful
Love this dude
I love big books!!! 📚
Awesome video.
I love this guy
The question is what if he had started slightly later say 2010 and self published his novels on KPD without going through agents and conventional publishers?
Would his earlier rejected stuff have reached a readership and he would he have been as successful anyway?
In essence the best advice line seems to be to stick to your most authentic self. It's the same in music, where there's much the same reaction - why isn't it like this or that? Can you play (insert song)..? Remember all your heroes heroes will have heard the same thing through their beginnings.
THE GOD OF WRITING!!!
MOAR
If you want anything in life you have to work for it and believe in yourself. I have book ideas, but attempting to write a book is not easy. But good things come to those who try.
Well done to authors I like, JK.Rowling, J.R.R.Tolkien, Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, Hickman and Weiss, Patrick Rothfuss, Joe Abercrombie, Terry Brooks, David Eddings, Nick Spalding, Robin Hobb, Michael Moorcock, Mark Lawrence and many other writers.
Awesome... Well Deserved.
I love Brandon Sanderson and his outlook on life and fantasy. The one dislike must've been someone with no soul.
What order do you read the books?
Read mistborn first
anybody know the song that plays in the background? or is it something made for the video?
+Michael Nova v
violetta
Chris Romitelli is that the song name or artist?
That’s the wheel of time in the back
National Treasure. Save him at all cost.
this man is a damn genius
Elantris is underrated... really wish it had a sequal
You're the coolest. Wish I was as good as u
That was beautiful. xD
Has anybody here read steelheart
Yeah I own both it and firefight and mitosis.
It is EPIC.Pun Intended
Bobby Joe The Mvp calamity is here¡!!!
Sanderson is the fucking boss
i really want to read some brandon sanderson at some point. his works sound more like the kind of fantasy i'd like rather than george rr martin and such (nothing against him mind you, his books are just too grim and gritty for my tastes).
Interesting
I need to work more and find people who will trade me novels and proofread. I'm TERRIBLE at catching my own errors. I caught a few in the stories by other authors I read today who were published. I don't care if I sell any myself. It gives me something to share that's inside of me. It's painting what I manage to learn. My worst written book was the most read because it had power in it, a spell. Other than that, I've written children's books. I get better ratings on them.
joder, si se nota que los libros son sobre la gente porque crea un personajasos
if he didnt write those 12 novels he wouldn't be brandon sanders. don't stop writing.
Mr Brandon my name is Miriam Torres and try to read one of your book but all the time I go to the library the are out can u sent me one of your book please I will treasure your big fan Miriam Torres
5 books as practise... Draining enough to finish one :/
1:00 book 6 and onward he felt was writing good books
But kept getting rejection
Yet once he was given the chance he took off
= and editor is just an opinion in wat they think the public will like
Doesn’t mean they’re correct
After all people like things even when they aren’t professionally done or anything, people just like things doesn’t need to be perfect