History of Brandon Sanderson in Timeline

Brandon Sanderson is a prolific American author known primarily for his high fantasy and science fiction works, particularly the Mistborn series and The Stormlight Archive, both part of his interconnected Cosmere universe. He's also penned young adult series like The Reckoners and Skyward. A significant achievement was completing Robert Jordan's The Wheel of Time series after Jordan's death, showcasing his skill in maintaining established narratives. Sanderson has also ventured into graphic novels with titles such as White Sand and Dark One, demonstrating his versatility as a storyteller.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

2008: Participating in Writing Excuses podcast

In 2008, Brandon Sanderson began participating in the weekly podcast "Writing Excuses" with Dan Wells, Mary Robinette Kowal, and Howard Tayler.

2015: Creation of The Lightweaver Foundation

In 2015, Brandon Sanderson and his wife, Emily Sanderson, established The Lightweaver Foundation, a charitable organization with the mission to "Feed bodies. Fill minds. Fuel hope." Jane Horne is the director of the organization.

2020: Kickstarter Campaign for The Way of Kings

In 2020, Brandon Sanderson used Kickstarter to generate $6.7 million from almost 30,000 backers. The funds were used to produce a collectible leather-bound 10th-anniversary edition of the Stormlight Archive novel, "The Way of Kings."

June 2021: Hosting Intentionally Blank podcast

In June 2021, Brandon Sanderson started hosting the podcast "Intentionally Blank" with Dan Wells, discussing random topics and signing book sheets.

2021: Dragonsteel Books Rebranding

In 2021, Dragonsteel Entertainment, LLC, known as Dragonsteel Books, rebranded as a tactic according to Brandon Sanderson's personal blog. Dragonsteel Entertainment serves as a publisher, storefront, and producer for Sanderson's products and projects.

2022: Ending participation in Writing Excuses podcast

In 2022, Brandon Sanderson ended his participation in the weekly podcast "Writing Excuses" with authors Dan Wells, Mary Robinette Kowal, and web cartoonist Howard Tayler.

2022: Second Kickstarter Project

In 2022, Brandon Sanderson's second Kickstarter project raised over $41.7 million for four secret, stand-alone books through Dragonsteel Entertainment. The crowdfunding campaign set records for pledge volume, funds raised in the first 24 hours ($15.4 million), and the highest number of backers and total funding within the same time period.

August 2024: Cosmere RPG Kickstarter Campaign

In August 2024, Brandon Sanderson partnered with Brotherwise Games to create a tabletop role-playing game (RPG) based on the Cosmere universe. The Kickstarter campaign raised over $14.6 million in pledges, breaking the record for a tabletop RPG.

December 2024: Release of Wind and Truth

In December 2024, Brandon Sanderson released "Wind and Truth", the fifth and final book in the first arc of The Stormlight Archive series, which has been described as the "biggest release the [fantasy] genre has seen in years".

2024: Announcement of Dragonsteel Plaza

In 2024, during a FanX panel in Salt Lake City, Utah, Brandon Sanderson announced that Dragonsteel Entertainment had purchased land to build Dragonsteel Plaza. Dragonsteel Plaza will include a bookstore, outside market, and headquarters for Dragonsteel Entertainment, LLC.

January 28, 2026: Apple TV Secures Adaptation Rights

On January 28, 2026, it was reported that Apple TV secured the rights to develop screen adaptations of Brandon Sanderson's works, focusing on the Mistborn series as feature films and The Stormlight Archive as a television series. Sanderson will be heavily involved in the production.

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