What Publishing Does For You — Brandon Sanderson's Writing Lecture #11 (2025)

On Writing With Brandon Sanderson | Full Writing Lectures (2025)

What's your biggest question about traditional publishing?

In the penultimate episode of Brandon Sanderson’s 2025 Writing Lecture Series, we return to the world of publishing. Brandon breaks down the role of literary agents, how to find one, what they actually do for authors, and how to effectively pitch your book — whether to an agent, editor, or industry professional.

New to the series? Watch the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3ZvzkfVo_Dls0B5GiE2oMcLY

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What's your biggest question about traditional publishing?

In the penultimate episode of Brandon Sanderson’s 2025 Writing Lecture Series, we return to the world of publishing. Brandon breaks down the role of literary agents, how to find one, what they actually do for authors, and how to effectively pitch your book — whether to an agent, editor, or industry professional.

New to the series? Watch the full playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLSH_xM-KC3ZvzkfVo_Dls0B5GiE2oMcLY

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 

2025-04-29 68 min
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