M.M. Schill

M.M. Schill asked Brandon Sanderson:

I always wondered. You say you produce clean drafts, and you apparently produce stories quickly (relatively to a lot of people I've met.), how do you keep cranking it away? What is the motivation to keep creating? (I think this might be the key to why some many people start and never finish projects. ??)

Brandon Sanderson I'm not actually a fast writer, hour by hour, but I am very consistent. I enjoy writing, but I will admit, some days it is hard. What keeps me going? This has changed over the years. At first, it was a desire to prove myself, and to make a living doing this thing I love. Eventually, it has transitioned into a feeling of obligation to the readers mixed with a desire to see these stories in my head told.

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Brett

Brett asked Brandon Sanderson:

What is the next project you will be adding to the progress bar on your site?

David Expósito

David Expósito asked Brandon Sanderson:

What comes next? Elantris' sequel or the next installment of The Stormlight Archive? :)

Kritika

Kritika asked Brandon Sanderson:

I'm blown away by all the different types of people you portray in The Stormlight Archive (different cultures, social classes, genders, varying levels of...morality). What kinds of things help you create such diverse casts of characters? I'm imagining that you have a secret encyclopedia somewhere that helps you keep all your cultures and customs straight!

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