How I stay Organized—Brandon Sanderson

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Published 2021-02-24

Welcome to another edition of the SanderFAQ. Today I'll be talking about how I stay organized, including: how I organize my day, my writing time, my story ideas, and more.

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All Comments (21)

@p4pgoatc.j.watson679 3 years ago

“A little bit everyday” ... proceeds to write 70,000 words in 48 minutes
@smm855 3 years ago

I'm still thoroughly convinced that there's 3 of you and that you're just really clever about not letting anyone see all of you together.
@kiyasuihito 3 years ago

Brandon: I write a little bit every day. Everyone else: a little bit?!
@jadonbaldwin8365 3 years ago

I just keep staring at the "STUPIDINATOR" on his shirt. I mean I paid attention, but there's that and I can't ignore it now 😂
@antoinegrd7285 3 years ago

"I write a little bit everyday"
@intentionally 3 years ago

tldw: Brandon is the epitome of consistency.
@Severian1 3 years ago

Your work ethic is a massive inspiration for me. I hope to get to that level one day.
@Borderose 3 years ago

I've been trying to write a book for 10 years. May this year be the one I do it.
@spiffybumbleteeth 3 years ago

Already I'm seeing better editing quality, stronger camera presence, and a more at-ease atmosphere! This is awesome! Thanks Brandon and team!
@Witty_Jackson 3 years ago

As someone daunted by starting to write, this is a video I need desperately.
@willhodge7921 3 years ago

Patrick Rothfuss FURIOUSLY takes notes**
@brisasmith3125 3 years ago

"I make sure evening are spent with my family" 0:56 yes! So wonderful!!
@Emancy3 3 years ago

I have like seven novels in progress. I thought this would help me organise the ideas in those. 😂😂
@apstrike 3 years ago

This is really good, but it misses a step. Can you explain how you went from being Brandon Sanderson to Brandon Sanderson LLC, a corporate entity with employees? My sense is that more writers are hiring staff and outsourcing parts of their creative process earlier then they did in decades past in order to make maximum use of their time, as you do. But I'm not sure if you agree that this is a general tendency.
@robpriddy2372 3 years ago

I was hoping to hear about file management. Edited files, unedited drafts, keeping track of where versions/revisions are, etc. file systems/servers in play...if any. however, great info as always!
@kristyravens8594 3 years ago

Wait! He keeps track of chapter and book length? Omg what would the books look like if he didn't?
@enterusernamehere3116 3 years ago

I'm curious if this video was filmed on a Thursday
@andyinthegarden6898 3 years ago

I can’t wait for the next book, I’ve still got all mistborn to listen to and I’m pumped for those.
@claremccullough 3 years ago

Great tips Brandon!
@russellmlfranklin 3 years ago

Now this is the sort of advice I need.