Brandon Sanderson is one of the world’s most successful and prolific fantasy authors. Since the early aughts, he’s published numerous books, novellas and short stories, among them, the Mistborn seriesandThe Stormlight Archives. And after Robert Jordan’s death in 2007, he stepped in to complete the 14-book The Wheel of Time. Needless to say, Sanderson is an expert on fantasy and also one of the genre’s biggest fans. He’s also a bit of a scholar on J.R.R. Tolkien.

This is a fascinating topic! Brandon Sanderson’s insights into fantasy writing really highlight important aspects that many authors might overlook. It’s always great to see discussions that can inspire both new and seasoned writers.