Brady Dill
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Brandon Sanderson:
What kind of college classes (not English courses) would best prepare someone for writing fantasy?
Brandon Sanderson
Whatever you're fascinated by! You can incorporate basically anything into a story. If you love numbers, study economics. If you like history, pick an area and type and become an expert. Whether it be law or botany, you will find a way to use it in your books.
I enjoyed my creative writing classes, but they don't tend to be as useful as gaining an expertise in an area, then letting that make your stories have a passion and weight to them.
I enjoyed my creative writing classes, but they don't tend to be as useful as gaining an expertise in an area, then letting that make your stories have a passion and weight to them.
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Bill
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Brandon Sanderson:
Which current fantasy author(s) would you recommend to someone who has read all of the WoT books? (Well, besides for yourself.) :) I plan to read your books- I've heard great feedback from friends; but other than that, I have a hard time knowing who is 'good enough' to try out.
A Goodreads user
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Brandon Sanderson:
In WoR Shallan notes that spren don't appear around dense groups of people, even if emotions are high. Why is that?
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