Answering Your Worldbuilding Questions - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #9.5 (2025)
On this web exclusive Q&A, Brandon Sanderson answers a few of your questions about worldbuilding! Ranging from how often one should "describe the spice" to writing gods among men, learn how to further your own stories with this insightful lecture. Want to send me something to open? Dragonsteel Entertainment ATTN: Adam P.O Box 698 American Fork, UT 84003 Stay up to date by following my newsletter: https://brandonsanderson.us10.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=7d056bb7596a3e617f82004b2&id=fa68f14db0 Interested in signed books and swag? Check here: https://www.dragonsteelbooks.com/ You can also follow me on: Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@authorbrandonsanderson Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BrandSanderson Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrandSanderson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandsanderson/?hl=en Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mistbornbrandon Frequently asked questions: https://faq.brandonsanderson Chapters (0:00) - Intro (0:21) - Question 1 (4:56) - Question 2 (8:15) - Question 3 (11:48) - Question 4 (15:19) - Question 5 (17:42) - Question 6 (21:44) - Question 7
Suggested videos

A Bittersweet Farewell to Evermore Park + Weekly Update
Brandon Sanderson · 4:10

Lecture #5: Worldbuilding Part One — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy
Brandon Sanderson · 1:12:26

The Letterboxd Higher or Lower Game — Intentionally Blank Ep. 284
Brandon Sanderson · 38:23

What Publishing Does For You — Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #11 (2025)
Brandon Sanderson · 1:14:00

Frequently Asked Questions on Writing Plot - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #4.5 (2025)
Brandon Sanderson · 37:03

The Tools to Make Your Worlds Better - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #8 (2025)
Brandon Sanderson · 1:15:53

Brandon Sanderson's UNFILTERED Solo Q&A at FanX 2026 Was Pure Gold!
FanX Comic Conventions and Brandon Sanderson · 1:24:49

Lecture #8: Worldbuilding Q&A — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy
Brandon Sanderson · 1:14:54

I’m starting to think about Stormlight 6 + Weekly Update
Brandon Sanderson · 6:20

Five Tips for Writing Your First Novel—Brandon Sanderson
Brandon Sanderson · 12:34

Handling Rejection — Intentionally Blank Ep. 183
Brandon Sanderson · 32:12

How To Worldbuild on Earth? - Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #9 (2025)
Brandon Sanderson · 1:13:56