Author

Brandon Sanderson

#1 NYT bestselling author. 40M+ books sold in 35 languages. $45M+ raised on Kickstarter. Known for the Cosmere universe, Stormlight Archive, finishing the Wheel of Time, and his free BYU creative writing lectures.

Known For

Let Brandon cookPromise, progress, payoffThree Laws of MagicEscape velocity of attention$45M Kickstarter

Canon

Discipline Over Motivation

Curious

Books

■The Way of Kings(2010)

■Mistborn(2006)

Episodes

##878: How to Start When You're Stuck, Finish What You Begin, and Stop Waiting for Inspiration — Creative Advice from Elizabeth Gilbert, Seth Godin, Joyce Carol Oates, Anne Lamott and MoreAug 5, 2026 #794Brandon Sanderson — Building a Fiction Empire, Creating $40M+ Kickstarter Campaigns, Unbreakable Habits, The Art of World-Building, and The Science of Magic SystemsFeb 5, 2025