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