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On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)

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!

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An Ending and A Beginning — Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #12 (2025) Apr 29, 2025

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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!
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What Publishing Does For You — Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #11 (2025) Apr 29, 2025

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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 one, what they actually do for authors, and how to effectively pitch your book — whether to an agent, editor, or industry professional.
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How Publishing Works - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #10 (2025) Apr 29, 2025

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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 publishing with the Big 5, and how contracts look in the professional world of book writing.
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How To Worldbuild on Earth? - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #9 (2025) Apr 29, 2025

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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 it better.
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The Tools to Make Your Worlds Better - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #8 (2025) Mar 26, 2025

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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 writing!
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Sanderson's Laws of Magic - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #7 (2025) Mar 17, 2025

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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!
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Customizing your Character: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #6 (2025) Mar 05, 2025

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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 customizing your character's personality using Brandon Sanderson's slider methodology.
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Creating Proactive, Relatable, and Capable Characters: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #5 (2025) Feb 24, 2025

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Brandon Sanderson returns for the 2025 Writing Lecture with his first deep dive into Character and the sliding scales of Proactivity, Relatability, and Capability.
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Frequently Asked Questions on Writing Plot - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #4.5 (2025) Feb 24, 2025

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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 needed for specific stories, and many others!
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Q&A on Plot: Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #4 (2025) Feb 07, 2025

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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 session featuring your questions.
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