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!

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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