I am re litening Isaac Steele and the Forever man. It is absolutely fantastic. Very glad there's a sequel.

What a lovely, intelligent, humble man - such a great interview. And no one could possibly play the role of Daniel apart from Richard in the film/series! Love the idea of manifesting your dreams. No one wants the same thing, so there's enough for all. Back to my copyedits... This was a great distraction. Keep up the amazing work, Mark. Love your interviews.

great interview, as usual. but why is the dark hours referred to as his "new" novel when it's three years old?

Brilliant discussion with life changing insights!!! Thank you so much.

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He looks to be a very sweet person❤

My two very first suspense books I ever read when I was about 10: Nightshift by Stephen King and Watchers by Dean Koontz. I love them both. Each one has a very unique style.

The story he talked about with the hive mind cars reminds me of an episode of Transformers Rescue Bots.

Wow, I absolutely loved this interview. I've been reading since my early 20s, for over 30 years. I've loved Dean's books, but my favourite is the Odd Thomas series. Maybe one day, I'll get a signed book by this legend of an author to me he is. Thanks for doing this interview. Awesome job xx ❤

A very talented actor & now a very great author. Hope he writes more books. Especially Thrillers & would love to see him more in Thrillers movies. Love him.❤

Thanks for highlighting Philip's journey! It is because of authors like him and Ryan Cahill that made me choose to go indie and self-publish, and to write the stories I've always wanted to read. Just hope I can manage to find the same level of success as they have.

Richard, I adore every interview you've done. You truly deserve all the praise and acclaim you've received. I would love to connect with you, but how can I contact you?

Acts 17:23-28 For as I passed along and observed the objects of your worship, I found also an altar with this inscription: ‘To the unknown god.’ What therefore you worship as unknown, this I proclaim to you. The God who made the world and everything in it, being Lord of heaven and earth, does not live in temples made by man, nor is he served by human hands, as though he needed anything, since he himself gives to all mankind life and breath and everything. And he made from one man every nation of mankind to live on all the face of the earth, having determined allotted periods and the boundaries of their dwelling place, that they should seek God, and perhaps feel their way toward him and find him. Yet he is actually not far from each one of us, for “‘In him we live and move and have our being’; as even some of your own poets have said, “‘For we are indeed his offspring.’

Richard love all your interview s you have earned your respect and recognition you deserve it so much ❤️

He does everything so well and is such a humble and nice person. He is already known as a brilliant actor but after reading Geneva I am further impressed by this multitalented man. He has been my favorite actor since North and South and I just have so much respect for him that words can’t express.

I love this and I know full well he is willing to charge his own course and make the most of it ❤❤

This is a brilliant interview by an excellent interviewer. So good to hear the writing process Richard goes through and also his approach to life in general. So much to look forward to from Richard in the future too. Good stuff!

Lovely interview, i really enjoyed listening, thank you 💕.

Amazing interview! It's always a pleasure 🎧 to Richard. Learned a few new things about him, and what's coming up in his future plans.❤🌹

I’m listening to The Cut right now! I loved Geneva….

Enjoyed this wonderful interview! Inspiring stuff! Thank you very much!

Amazing man wonderful actor and now a very good author.And he did write his books Himself ❤️

He only got a book deal because he was famous, if he even wrote the book himself...

This episode beautifully captures her incredible story and offers valuable insights on the importance of faith in your characters. Angela may just be the loveliest author we've ever had the pleasure of interviewing.

when was this interview? he’s writing another first law trilogy?? hell ya

BOSS! Excellent podcast on writer's mental health. Very informative, carry on. Your Bestseller Experiment Podcast is incredibly engaging and informative, and it deserves to reach a wider audience. Have you considered strategies to expand your reach among your target listeners? (ie: In the last 6 days only 73 views, 1 likes and no shares, SEO score ZERO out of 100, etc)

Ah, this was great! Didn't catch it the first time around. I'm definitely guilty of assuming the reader knows everything in my head when writing my first draft! Thank you, editors!

Great Interview! 😁

So nice to hear your voice again 🌞

Sanderson is great, as always, but why the constant racism from the hosts?

Great film, highly enjoyable and fascinating discussion of all the behind the scenes. Well done all.

Imagine Brandon says “I read this book and that book and I hate it. Don’t buy it.” Lol

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 🎭 Fantasy's success doesn't block out other series, but inspires more people to read the genre and creates opportunities for new authors 🌈 The fantasy genre has become much more diverse in recent years, with a greater variety of subgenres, mythologies, and types of stories being told 🌠 A sense of wonder and exploration is key to keeping readers engaged in fantasy, which is why diversity and innovation in the genre is so important 🙅‍♂️ Brandon would not write any more Wheel of Time books out of respect for Robert Jordan's wishes, even though he loved working on the series ⏳ Brandon maintains excitement and momentum in his writing by immersing himself in different projects and genres after finishing each book ✍️ Brandon writes about 2,000 words per day consistently, and attributes his productivity to this immersion and regular writing habit 🌎 The extent to which a fantasy novel should be rooted in the real world depends on the kind of story the author wants to tell 📚 A well-written story will find an audience regardless of current genre trends, so authors should focus on writing the story they want to write 🙏 The hosts acknowledge and thank their Patreon listeners for providing great questions for the Brandon Sanderson interview 💡 The hosts tease an upcoming "deep dive" discussion where they'll share additional knowledge and advice gleaned from the interview 🐦 The podcast's social media has seen lots of engagement, with followers sharing their writing ambitions for the year 👏 The hosts congratulate a listener, Chris, for finishing the first draft of his book 🔒 One host advises Chris to "lock away" the draft for 6 weeks to gain perspective before revising, a technique that worked well for the hosts' own book 🎁 One host expresses gratitude for a thoughtful gift of chocolate hobnobs from a listener 🎯 The hosts encourage listeners to publicly declare their writing goals for the year on the podcast's Facebook page for accountability and support 🌊 The upcoming "deep dive" will cover topics like trends, fanfiction, focus, and writing for markets, with insights applicable to all genres Made with HARPA AI

Regarding big advances that don't earn out: I heard from a long-time insider in the NY publishing scene that publishers don't expect it to earn out. This happens all the time with even the biggest names. Instead, it's a covert way of offering some authors higher royalites. Instead of giving one author a 20% royality and another 10%, which may look unfair, they just give a big advance for a promising book deal. This way the author gets paid more per book, without advertising that they paid him or her a higher royality.

In many industries, I've heard stories about how someone was a "pain" like Stone was with a mentor/influencer like Prachett and it paid off big. Repetition shows you're serious. The first 30 minutes of this interview contains great stories of persistence.

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Excellent video

Paperbacks from Hell was such a good book! I devoured teen horror in the 90s.

26:38 2018??? You're living in the past, man

When you started saying "How many millions of books has Brandon..." my mind went "...written."

Secret to Brandon's productivity: Draft fast, write every day, and always be excited about the scene you're writing today (or cut it) Saved you 29 minutes of stuff unrelated to mastering productive writing

This was good. Thanks!

I just discovered your channel last night and am so thankful. You inspired me to “get back on the wagon” with my writing after a long pause due to discouragement. I have previously published 7 non-fiction books and have 2 more underway, but I started my first fantasy novel nearly two years ago. I had shelved all three of these projects until I could “find more time” to work on them in the midst of working three jobs. After listening to this I wrote my first 250 words that I’ve written on any of these in a long time! Thank you!

🎯 Key Takeaways for quick navigation: 00:03 *📚 Successful authors schedule time to write,* - Scheduling time for writing is crucial for success. - Successful authors prioritize writing amidst daily challenges and commitments. - Establishing a regular writing habit is key to progress. 08:14 *💻 Most successful authors bank their words early,* - "Banking" words involves recording progress to build momentum. - Starting the day with writing increases the likelihood of consistent progress. - Tracking word count and progress fosters accountability and motivates writers. 13:30 *🤔 Authors, including bestsellers, question their work in progress,* - Doubt and questioning are common experiences for authors at various stages. - Overcoming challenges, such as the "muddy middle," is essential for progress. - Persistence through uncertainty can lead to breakthroughs and stronger writing habits. 20:40 *📝 Highly successful authors set and track goals,* - Setting specific goals, such as word count targets, provides clarity and direction. - Tracking progress enables authors to measure improvement and adjust strategies. - Goal-setting and tracking contribute to increased productivity and motivation. 21:20 *📝 Setting writing goals and tracking progress* - Setting a goal of writing 70,000 words, which equates to an average length novel. - The 200-word challenge encourages daily writing, totaling approximately 70,000 words in a year. - Tracking daily progress, such as word count, using methods like spreadsheets or apps, helps maintain consistency. 28:45 *💡 Developing both writing craft and mindset* - Distinguishing between craft (technique and skill) and mindset (inner game) in writing. - The importance of building confidence and self-belief as a writer. - Strategies for challenging and transforming negative self-talk and cultivating a positive mindset for writing success. Made with HARPA AI

More great tips! I would have never finished by book in the time I did if I hadn't followed *essentially* all ten of these! The not editing one, in particular, has been really big. I don't do ZERO editing, but I keep it extremely minimal and focus on moving forward.

Thanks

lol huh? the host complains about "white guys in their 40s" man, that's lived experience!!! the problem with the 'diverse' millennials is they all write the same stuff. they haven't lived !!!!!! its the opposite of what you're implying 🤦‍♂️

These are some amazing tips here that I fully agree are so important to start and maintain a successful writing process. I recently finished my debut fantasy novel in right around a year. At a whopping 220K words, which was much more than I originally had as a goal (and I don't recommend having a goal that high), it took a lot of the tips of learning how to write consistently to make this happen. And one thing I found was that I only wrote about 1/4 of my book for the first ~9 months. But I did NaNoWriMo for the first time last year and that was when I got serious about writing every day with a consistent word count goal. All this goes to show that consistency is key and pushing your limits is a must! You do have the time and you can find it. You just have to decide that writing is something you MUST do and once you build that habit, you'll come to realize that not writing is unacceptable. And, as Mark said, BELIEVE in yourself!

Signed up! Excited to try and make it a more automatic habit to write!