Eoin Burke
Could a Brass twinborn compound to effectively be a human flamethrower? Also can a compounder store faster?
Brandon Sanderson
RAFO!
Argent
For Terris names, is it safe to assume the first vowel is always long?
Brandon Sanderson
This is frequently the case, but it's not 100%.
Jennifer Lerud
What do you think of the New Adult category?
Brandon Sanderson
I'm reserving judgement. If the readership likes it, then it will take off. If not, oh well.
Jennifer Lerud
Darn! I was hoping you'd say you loved it. Everything I write (almost) is NA. :)
Brandon Sanderson
I think it's a cool category; I'm just not convinced that the public is embracing it.
NOOK
If you could have any of the Epics' powers, who would it be?
Brandon Sanderson
Hm... I mean, Steelheart is invulnerable, can fly, and can shoot lasers out of his fists. It is hard to go wrong there.
PhantoMonstrosity
Atium is the best metal to use for Hemalurgy. Does *burning* atium help you figure out where to put the spikes?
Brandon Sanderson
Anything that gets you a glimpse of the Spiritual Realm could help with placing spikes.
PhantoMonstrosity
Would flaring iron and steel also help?
Brandon Sanderson
No, not without additional help.
Yata
Does the Divine Breath's Healing work with someone without a Breath (like a Drab or someone not from Nalthis)?
Brandon Sanderson
Yes, this would work.
PhantoMonstrosity
Before Ruin and Preservation showed up on Scadrial, was aluminum already antimagical? Also, is [The Alloy of Law] between Stormlight 5&6?
Brandon Sanderson
Yes, [The Alloy of Law] is after Stormlight 5. Specific timing will depend on how long I make the 5/6 gap once I get there.
C. Logan Aube
Are there any other time periods you would like to explore with the Mistborn series?
Brandon Sanderson
I'll be doing a 1980's level tech, and a future tech, in upcoming series. So you could say that there are. :)
Elliot Davis
If Kaladin were to write a self-help book, what would the title be?
Brandon Sanderson
Being a man, Kaladin would avoid writing anything, as it wouldn't be proper. :)
NOOK
What's the best order for someone to read all the books in the Cosmere?
Brandon Sanderson
It depends. Publication order is just fine. However, I often start people with Mistborn.
Brandon Hord
What is your routine as a writer? How do you stay motivated to churn out pages?
Brandon Sanderson
I write every day. My motivation is the same now as it always was: to tell stories. Not much has changed. :)
Nathan Dallon
How many books/short stories did you write before you were first published?
Brandon Sanderson
I wrote thirteen before I sold one. I was pretty bad at this when I started...
Brian Hermansen
When you write certain characters, do you envision them as anyone in real life? Ie. I see Dalinar as Liam Neeson
Brandon Sanderson
I don't generally envision them as real people. But A Liam Neeson Dalinar brings a smile to my lips.
Moogle
Why can non-Scadrians use Hemalurgy? Don't they need Ruin's sDNA, like Allomancers need Preservation?
Brandon Sanderson
Hemalurgy is built to be able to be used by anyone. It's about taking and breaking. Ruin doesn't care who does such things
NOOK
Will all 10 Stormlight books be relatively close time wise, or separate centuries like Mistborn?
Brandon Sanderson
They will be relatively close, time wise. Across twenty years or so, rather than hundreds.
ALMTY BAM
Any plans for any adaptations in the near future?
Brandon Sanderson
If, by this, you mean film adaptations--we're trying very hard. Unfortunately, it's up to Hollywood more than it is me.
Stevie Finegan
Would you prefer film or TV adaptations? (If the choice was magically yours)
Brandon Sanderson
Depends on the series. I'd like to see Mistborn and The Reckoners as film, Stormlight and Wax and Wayne as TV.
Stevie Finegan
Is there a genre you think you couldn't/wouldn't write (within fantasy)? Or might your writing take us anywhere?
Brandon Sanderson
I could see myself doing pretty much anything, within certain bounds of harsher content.
NOOK
Have you ever designed a character based upon a loved one in order to honor their memory?
Brandon Sanderson
Yes, I have--but it's almost always a side character, more a cameo than anything else.
Brandon Hord
Were you influenced by Tad Williams at all? I see some elements of his writing in your work.
Brandon Sanderson
I think Tad is an excellent writer, and have loved much of what he's written. I'd happily call him an influence.
Jennifer Essad
Do you feel confident with the producer/directors making slight changes to the movie?
Brandon Sanderson
The best film versions of books make changes to fit the media. So I plan on this happening here.
William Yates
Did the Ire form before the events of Elantris or do they form after the city is healed?
Brandon Sanderson
This is an excellent question! :) (And one I'm not going to answer yet, I'm afraid.)
MonsterMetroid
Do u have plans for a Lurcher character? Orbiting a bullet/coin around them and back at shooter would be awesome .
Brandon Sanderson
Some day, I'm sure I'll do a Lurcher character.
Drew McCaffrey
Were there any people present at the Shattering of Adonalsium other than Hoid and the 16?
Brandon Sanderson
RAFO.
NOOK
What stage of the writing process is most difficult for you?
Brandon Sanderson
Revision is the most difficult, by a long shot.
NongNingNang
How many books do you read each year? Best you've read lately?
Brandon Sanderson
I real maybe a book a month. Much less than some people, but I have to fight to make time!
NOOK
What has been the proudest moment of your career?
Brandon Sanderson
A tie between winning a Hugo award and releasing the last Wheel of Time book, so far. Excellent question!
Brandon Hord
Will Michael Whelan continue to do cover art for The Stormlight Archive?
Brandon Sanderson
That will be up to him, and his schedule. We will always ask!
Jeffrey Marble
Do you plan are having anymore full Mistborn in your books?
Brandon Sanderson
You'll have to read and find out! :)
NOOK
Did you have the ending planned out for the Reckoners series when you started writing?
Brandon Sanderson
Then I build a series around the ideas and themes that worked in the first book.
I had the ending of the first book well in mind. Once I finished it, I sat down and plotted the next two books.
This is very common for me in a series. Writing the first book, making sure I have the characters and ideas down first.