Brandon Sanderson | The Worst Writing Advice I've Ever Heard w/ Brandon Sanderson & Tim Hickson (@HelloFutureMe ) @BrandSanderson | Uploaded May 2024 | Updated October 2024, 11 minutes ago.
What's the WORST writing advice Brandon Sanderson and Tim Hickson have ever heard? Well, they each bring five of the most controversial contradictions they've received to this conversation on writing.

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Chapters

(0:00) - Introductions
(1:39) - ShOw DoN'T TeLL and wrITe whAT YoU kNoW
(7:28) - Said is DEAD
(13:22) - You don't need discipline
(16:46) - Characters have to be likable
(21:11) - Rats with swords and terrible tips from professionals
(26:02) - Everything has to be plot-relevant
(30:57) - Never revise
(35:10) - Ruin your characters LIVES
(37:35) - Be more attractive
(41:40) - It's the hero's journey or the highway