Brandon Sanderson (English Wikipedia)

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Johnson, Levi (February 3, 2020). "How to Choose Between a Hard or Soft Magic System". Campfire Technology. Retrieved June 10, 2020.

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"An interview with Brandon Sanderson". December 8, 2007. Archived from the original on December 11, 2007.

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Lecture #5: Worldbuilding Part One — Brandon Sanderson on Writing Science Fiction and Fantasy (YouTube). Brandon Sanderson. March 5, 2020. Event occurs at 39:39. Archived from the original on October 31, 2021. Retrieved May 25, 2021. Sanderson's second law is that flaws or limitations are more interesting than powers.

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"Gollancz acquires new Brandon Sanderson series – STEELHEART is coming!". Gollancz. June 13, 2012. Archived from the original on November 30, 2012. Retrieved July 9, 2012.

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Marks, Tom (September 29, 2022). "Brandon Sanderson Says Moonbreaker Collab Isn't Like George R. R. Martin and Elden Ring". IGN. Retrieved October 4, 2022.

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"Title: Legion". Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
"Title: The Emperor's Soul". Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Archived from the original on April 30, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
"Title: The Rithmatist". Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
"Title: Legion: Skin Deep". Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
"Title: Firefight". Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Archived from the original on October 19, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
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"Title: The Dark Talent". Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
"2016 Dragon Award". Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Archived from the original on August 14, 2020. Retrieved September 7, 2016.

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Wixom, Cassidy (May 4, 2023). "Author Brandon Sanderson tells UVU graduates to focus on joy as they tackle life's challenges". www.ksl.com. Retrieved May 24, 2023.

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Alexander, Alison (March 7, 2019). "How to Build Your Novel's Magic System". Mythos Ink. Archived from the original on May 8, 2021. Retrieved June 10, 2020.

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"Brandon Sanderson's Fantasy Epic Comes To Comic Books With WHITE SAND Preview". Newsarama. April 26, 2016. Archived from the original on November 30, 2019. Retrieved June 2, 2014.

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"Fantasy King Brandon Sanderson Just Raised $15 Million on Kickstarter in a Single Day". Paste Magazine. March 2, 2022. Archived from the original on March 17, 2022. Retrieved March 2, 2022.

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"Tor announces that the final novel in bestselling Robert Jordan's legendary Wheel of Time fantasy series will be completed by author Brandon Sanderson". Tor-Forge.com. December 7, 2007. Archived from the original on December 12, 2007. Retrieved December 10, 2007.

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"Newsletter, July 2006". Archived from the original on October 6, 2006. Retrieved August 10, 2006.
"Newsletter, February 2010". Archived from the original on April 18, 2013. Retrieved January 6, 2013.
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"Title: Legion: Skin Deep". Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Archived from the original on April 6, 2022. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
"Title: Firefight". Internet Speculative Fiction Database. Archived from the original on October 19, 2021. Retrieved April 6, 2022.
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