The Common Lie Writers Tell You — YallStayHome 2020 Afternoon Keynote
I had initially been scheduled to deliver this afternoon keynote address at YallWest in person, but Covid-19 had other plans for the world. I was grateful, however, to be able to present via livestream from my offices in Utah. Due to it being streamed, the quality isn't as high as we'd have liked, but we hope it does the job for anyone who missed the livestream on April 25, 2020.

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Brandon's Philosophy on Plot—Promises, Progress, and Payoffs

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Opportunity Cost—How Do I Decide What to Write Next? (No Readings)

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christians ought not use AI lest ye be judged???

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Ten Things I Wish I'd Known as a Teen Author—Brandon Sanderson

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How to Write Absurdly Well — Adrian Tchaikovsky

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"Sunday Morning": Writers on writing

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

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The Truth About Success in Creative Work | Neil Gaiman

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Counter-Intuitive Advice on What Makes Writing Good

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JOE ABERCROMBIE AND BRANDON SANDERSON LIVE CHAT!

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The Tools to Make Your Worlds Better - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #8 (2025)

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The WORST Amateur Writing Mistakes | 22 Novice Writer Issues

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Harvard Professor Explains The Rules of Writing — Steven Pinker

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Writing Advice Every Writer Should Hear (Anne Lamott Interview)

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Sanderson 2013.3 - Writing Great Characters

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How To Worldbuild on Earth? - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #9 (2025)

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How to Write a Book People Can’t Put Down — Bill Browder

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Thomas Pynchon on Why Modern Writers Don’t Know Anything

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If You Can't Answer These 6 Questions You Don't Have A Story - Glenn Gers
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