Brandon Sanderson
Author cited in a discussion about professional writing and cutting chapters; used as an anecdotal comparison for writing craft.
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Videos Mentioning Brandon Sanderson
On The Lost Art of Watching Movies | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author cited in a discussion about professional writing and cutting chapters; used as an anecdotal comparison for writing craft.
Ep. 186: CALLS: The Power of “Day Batching” | Deep Questions Podcast with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author who recently launched a large Kickstarter and plans to open a physical bookstore.
Ep. 230: How Well Are You Living?
Cal Newport
Author whose face Cal has tattooed, and whose underground lair is humorously compared to Guillermo del Toro's "Bleak House."
Full Length Episode | #182 | March 17, 2022 | Deep Questions Podcast with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Author mentioned as a comparison for high productivity, writing 2,000-3,000 words a day, contrasting with McPhee's 500-word approach.
Full Length Episode | #181 | March 14, 2022 | Deep Questions Podcast with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Fantasy author whose name was mistakenly mixed up with Pat Rufus by the host, leading to listener feedback.
Ep. 225: Should I Become A Thriller Writer? (w/ J.T. Ellison)
Cal Newport
A prolific fantasy author mistakenly credited by Cal Newport for 'The Name of the Wind'. A running gag on the podcast.
Ep. 218: Work vs. Meaning In A Distracted World
Cal Newport
An author friend of Cal Newport, inspired Cal's weekly update videos by doing his own for his book reading audience. Known for writing in an 'underground super villain lair'.
Ep. 217: Using Slow Productivity To Do The Best Work Anywhere
Cal Newport
A very productive and popular fantasy novelist known for building an underground 'supervillain layer' as a home office.
The Books I Read in February | 2022
Cal Newport
Author whose prolific output is mentioned in contrast to the challenges of literary fiction.
Productivity Expert: How To Finally Stay Productive: Ali Abdaal | E93
The Diary Of A CEO
Ali Abdaal's favorite fantasy author, known for the Stormlight Archive series.
Full Length Episode | #179 | March 7, 2022
Cal Newport
Author mentioned in comparison to Neil Stephenson regarding fiction writing and audience engagement.
Full Length Episode | #178 | February 28, 2022 | Deep Questions Podcast with Cal Newport
Cal Newport
Fantasy novelist whose 2020 talk on doing hard things is the subject of Cal Newport's essay and this deep dive. Known for best-selling series.
Ep. 191: Working Seasonally, Fixing Twitter, and Curing Burnout
Cal Newport
Fantasy author, mentioned regarding acknowledgment of his published works.
Ep. 189: Why The Times Dropped Twitter, Good Hive Minds, and Surviving Busy Weeks | Deep Questions
Cal Newport
A fantasy author whose name is jokingly used as a potential pseudonym for the listener 'Jeffrey,' and whose writing process is indirectly referenced when discussing dedication to a novel.
Dating, Regrets and Boxing - 2 Million Subscriber Q&A
Ali Abdaal
Author of the Stormlight Archive series, from which a quote about life, strength, and journeys is taken.
Ep. 253: Making Time For What Matters (w/ Laura Vanderkam)
Cal Newport
A fantasy author humorously mentioned as receiving Cal Newport's personal cell phone calls.
15 Books To Read to Change Your Life
Ali Abdaal
A prolific fantasy author, highly recommended by the speaker for his works like the Mistborn series and The Stormlight Archive.
My Complete Productivity System
Ali Abdaal
Author whose books are a personal favorite of the speaker for audiobooks.
The Biggest Lessons from 110 Books
Ali Abdaal
Author of 'The Stormlight Archive' and 'Mistborn' series. Described as the speaker's favorite author, surpassing even J.K. Rowling.
How To Escape Mediocrity & Get Ahead Of 99% Of People - Change Your Life In 3 Months | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
An author jokingly credited by the speaker for writing 'The Name of the Wind'.
Living A Life Without Regret: 3 Big Things You Need To Know Before 30 | Cal Newport
Cal Newport
A fantasy author whose elaborate writing bunker is mentioned as an example of creating a dedicated, motivating space for deep creative work.
How Much Money I Earn as a Doctor + YouTuber
Ali Abdaal
Author whose book 'The Stormlight Archive' is quoted for its 'journey before destination' philosophy.
20 Lessons that Improved My Life
Ali Abdaal
Author of fantasy series like Mistborn and Rhythm of War, whose audiobooks the speaker listens to at speed multiples.
Love, Money and Relationships - Answering your Assumptions
Ali Abdaal
Author whose epic scenes in books often bring tears to the speaker's eyes.