In the time it took you watch this video, Sanderson has written 3 new books.

Life before death, strength before weakness, Journey before destination!

Brandon is a gift to mankind

This man single-handedly overhauled my view on storytelling.

He's my favorite actual fantasy / sci-fi author right now. I've read everything from him (I fact I finished Words of Radiance a few days ago) and I honestly enjoy his books and style a lot. I wish my people knew about his work, I try to talk with all my friends about books and I can't stop recommending him to everyone. Respect and please don't stop writing.

I've only recently discovered his work. I read The Way of Kings and LOVED it, and am now beginning Words of Radiance. I tend to shy away from author interviews. I always find it a bit disappointing to learn a favorite author is a jerk in some way. I know that shouldn't have any influence on how I see their writing, but I admit it does. I enjoyed this. I appreciate that he realizes he can inspire people and not just mindlessly entertain them, and that he writes with that purpose in mind.

One word for this man: Authentic and awesome.

Not today, not tomorrow, probably not even within the next year, but one day Mr. Sanderson when I have finished my manuscript and broken in the business I will have the privilege of sitting down at a table, enjoying a cup of coffee with you as we talk about our shared love of fantasy and all things nerdy. I will also on that day shake your hand and thank you in earnest for being the man who inspired me to not give up on my dreams.

To me Brandon Sanderson is this generations J.R.R Tolkien.

Such an awesome guy. He does so many things to help the writing community.

And I'm still in love with ELANTRIS. It's just perfect! I hope to read a sequel one day.

Such a beast I respect you sooo much man You didnt cave to sell your books, you were okay, writing your style and ignoring other people's criticisms! And you got published in the end!!!! So that's what I wanna do!! Even if never get published, ill always be writing cause thats what i love, and i won't change styles for anyone :) Though a book deal is always a bonus xD

Ive only just started The Way of Kings, But goodness, how on earth was it an issue getting published? Its amazing and Im only at like chapter 6 and I LOVE the characters, so full and I feel like i'm constantly on a leash tailing after them. Strangely enough, this is my first actual interest in fantasy, besides Eragon which I never actually finished. >.> So woo being my first!

Thank you for not giving up on your talent, Brandon. We love you ;)

I cried really hard when I watched this. Brandon is such a bright soul and we all writers can relate to him and what he'd gone through.

Thank you so much for writing the way you write. It’s so nice to have an author that you can trust not to ruin the good story with swear words and sex scenes. There are so few places I can find quality writing where the writers don’t do that.

ALL HAIL SANDERSON! \,,/

Please god, let him live long to write everything he has in that beutiful head of his...THIS GUY IS A GENIUS

Wow.. I prefer to read big books rather than short ones... can't understand people..

Mistborn got me into reading books recently. Cannot thank this man enough for exposing me to such a unique and wonderful world full of fantastic characters and the most interesting magic system I have ever seen.

You're awesome Brandon! I have never been an avid reader but The Way of Kings and Words of Radiance captured me and now those books are absolutely my favorite that I've ever read. I love the characters and messages that you share. Truly inspirational!! It sounds like, from this video, that was one of your goals in writing (to influence people with the positive messages in your books) and let me just say...for me at least, you definitely achieved that goal! And it seems like many other people would agree as well :-). You are truly blessed with a great imagination and talent for transferring those things to paper. Thank you for sharing! And thank you for inspiring me...now I am trying to write my own stories :-D. - Colton.

This genius, this wonderful creative man ❤️ Changed my life and introduced me to such an amazing world of events and characters. I will be forever thankful for Kaladin. Nothing can top that character for me.

The thing I love about Sanderson is that his books inspire me to be a better person.

I am ever so grateful that you decided to continue writing your style, and that you finally found a publisher that would give your books to the world, because these are EXACTLY the kind of books I want to read!

Good on you Brandon. Im one of the few who really loves long and big books so you have my support :)

To all the people comparing Sanderson to Rothfuss and Martin (who are both great authors), my argument is that Brandon is the best fantasy author currently working not only because of the quality of his books, but also because he is currently working.. I don’t understand how somebody could be the best writer of the genre when they don’t/barely even write 😂

Put all your energy into what matters most to you, without attachment to outcome. ❤️

I can't believe it was so hard to break first publishing. That's insane, the quality is so far above the bar!

Just want to say that he was amazing a finishing wheel of time. also loved way of kings

This was seven years ago (from 2020). He was big then, and he's bigger now! Keep up the great work!

My absolute favorite author

Thanks for this. Really encouraging.

It's cool to see how many of you are writing just like me, here watching videos of an incredible author. Brandon Sanderson some how seems to take human nobility, and make it something that his characters, while not searching for it, seem to rise to a level of strength and power (typically with some completely awesome power), that inspires me to write. Brandon, in this video, you say you are working to inspire people? You have succeeded big time! After reading about Kaladin, I feel like Bridge 4 has pushed me to be the most awesome . . whatever I am ;-). Your characters like Vin and Kelsier to name only two, refuse to be suppressed into unhappiness, and grab hold of their lives. Thanks for your excellent, amazing writing. Keep it coming!!

can't wait for the stormlight archive vol 4 :D

Very inspirational. Sanderson always inspires me to never give up on my writing.

This was a really well made video, wow. Shoutout to whoever put this together.

i found sanderson's books like 3 months ago and i have already finished 4 books of mistborn and i am taking the third of stormlight series. This man is genuinely a genious writing books

I've only read The Reckoners series and Mistborn book 1 but this Man is pretty much my favorite author as of now. Can't wait to read all of his other amazing books/series.

Keep it up. I really like all of Sandersons work.

Good for you, Mr Sanderson!

Thank you Brandon. The greatest art is that which makes us better. Merry Christmas!

I am happy for Sanderson's success, and I like the way that he's going against the current trend of dark fantasy (no disrespect to authors like Abercrombie and Martin, they are very good at what they do). And I couldn't have phrased my own deepest feelings about fantasy more plainly than he has here.

Wow, that was a great video! It was super inspiring. :) I was having a bout of writers doubt, and this really helped. Thank you for making this.

He is a great author. Steel Heart was the first book of his I read and I loved it.

Reason 27193728 why Brandon Sanderson inspired me. (His books also helped me get through the toughest transition in my life and have seriously helped me not only are they awesome, they inspire me)

What a nice guy! I haven't read any of his book but now I really want to!

Thought it was not meant to be a motivating video but it still motivates me. I watch this video before starting to write everyday.

Thanks for everything!

I'm reading Mistborn Era 2 Right now and honestly I'm not used to Sanderson's books being this short lol. It feels like they should go on for longer like the rest of his works. I'm very happy that he's become such a success story.

“The story of Sam... and Frodo.” Brandon gets it.

That's it. I'm going in. I didn't know it took him to go through all of that. It just shows that with perseverance and the will to stride through the red and the black, you can come out on the other side intact. I don't think anything I've watched thus far on youtube inspired me more to write. Mr. Sanderson, you are an inspiration beyond measure. Thank you my friend. Even though, this isn't his page. But still. (^_^)

Someday my epic book will be completed this helps motivate

The most important step a man can take. Is the next. I love your books!

Beautiful video.

I really needed this right now... :)

he is fast becoming my favorite author

He seems so nice i can't wait to start his books, i'm really busy now so as much as i would like to start with his stormlight series they are too big so i will wait util i have more time, so right now i'm gonna start with mistborn

I'm ok with writing 100 books and them not selling. I find I enjoy the books that were written for the fun of it rather than those written for profit. If i succeed as a writer I will owe Sanderson many thanks

My favorite author is Tolkien but you sir is just awemazing!!

Absolutely Great Author, especially ELANTRIS!!!!!!!

God this music this man this voice marvellous!

When I buy books I usually look at how many pages it is. If it has a 1000 pages is a huge plus! Usually thicker books are better for some reason.

Thank You.

Your Fan, from Tunisia! :)

does anyone know the music playing in this video?

Becoming the greatest !

My favourite author.

What a great story!

Love this dude

Beautiful

Awesome video.

I love big books!!! 📚

I love this guy

Witnessing history here people.

THE GOD OF WRITING!!!

MOAR

The question is what if he had started slightly later say 2010 and self published his novels on KPD without going through agents and conventional publishers? Would his earlier rejected stuff have reached a readership and he would he have been as successful anyway?

In essence the best advice line seems to be to stick to your most authentic self. It's the same in music, where there's much the same reaction - why isn't it like this or that? Can you play (insert song)..? Remember all your heroes heroes will have heard the same thing through their beginnings.

If you want anything in life you have to work for it and believe in yourself. I have book ideas, but attempting to write a book is not easy. But good things come to those who try. Well done to authors I like, JK.Rowling, J.R.R.Tolkien, Brandon Sanderson, Robert Jordan, Hickman and Weiss, Patrick Rothfuss, Joe Abercrombie, Terry Brooks, David Eddings, Nick Spalding, Robin Hobb, Michael Moorcock, Mark Lawrence and many other writers.

Awesome... Well Deserved.

this man is a damn genius

I love Brandon Sanderson and his outlook on life and fantasy. The one dislike must've been someone with no soul.

That’s the wheel of time in the back

anybody know the song that plays in the background? or is it something made for the video?

You're the coolest. Wish I was as good as u

Elantris is underrated... really wish it had a sequal

National Treasure. Save him at all cost.

What order do you read the books?

That was beautiful. xD

Has anybody here read steelheart

i really want to read some brandon sanderson at some point. his works sound more like the kind of fantasy i'd like rather than george rr martin and such (nothing against him mind you, his books are just too grim and gritty for my tastes).

I need to work more and find people who will trade me novels and proofread. I'm TERRIBLE at catching my own errors. I caught a few in the stories by other authors I read today who were published. I don't care if I sell any myself. It gives me something to share that's inside of me. It's painting what I manage to learn. My worst written book was the most read because it had power in it, a spell. Other than that, I've written children's books. I get better ratings on them.

Sanderson is the fucking boss

Mr Brandon my name is Miriam Torres and try to read one of your book but all the time I go to the library the are out can u sent me one of your book please I will treasure your big fan Miriam Torres

Interesting

if he didnt write those 12 novels he wouldn't be brandon sanders. don't stop writing.

joder, si se nota que los libros son sobre la gente porque crea un personajasos

BUT WHAT ABOUT DRAGONS?!?!?

5 books as practise... Draining enough to finish one :/

1:00 book 6 and onward he felt was writing good books But kept getting rejection Yet once he was given the chance he took off = and editor is just an opinion in wat they think the public will like Doesn’t mean they’re correct After all people like things even when they aren’t professionally done or anything, people just like things doesn’t need to be perfect