Admitting you have a book-buying addiction is the first step. The second step is buying another book to celebrate this self-awareness.

The days when you have your best ideas begging to be written are always the same days that life tests you.

Haven't had the time to read much lately... no energy left after work. Napped my last weekend away 🤣

A book isn’t just pages. It’s a world waiting for you.

If imposter syndrome is getting the better of you... -You're doing great. -Writing a book is hard work. -There IS an audience for your novel. -Keep going. -I love you!

No harm will come from encouraging and embracing fellow authors - many of us need that and it creates community. Being part of a wider community has given me reassurance that I am not alone on this sometimes difficult journey. We are better together authors :)

What's the most powerful and moving emotion in literature? For me, it's feelings of desperation and sorrow. What's yours?

What's the hardest emotion to write?

Is Fourth Wing actually worth reading outside of its spicy angle?

just me and my decaf iced latte against the world

Does anyone else ever wish for a feature on X where you could filter out the Reposts on someone's profile page so you can see what they post themselves?

I'm at the point where dinner is secondary. Most people think about if they want fries with that. I'm thinking about what YouTube video I'm having with my dinner 🤣

Brandon Sanderson 's non-writing hobbies include: 1. Gaming 2. Thinking about writing while gaming 3. See options 1-2 🎮👀 If you’ve ever wondered what kind of games keep our favorite author up all night, you’re in luck because we’ve got his top 10 favorites list:

Action is the single most powerful thing in the universe. Basic human choice and down to the atom, nothing happens without action, and all is lost without it.

Words. So simple, but they ignite the spark of anything and everything. Words are not just communication. They are the art inside us all.

There's no script. Each and every day is mystery to us all. That's where the beauty lies.

There's no point belly aching about what you want. You're owed nothing. Spend even a single day fighting for it, and you'll find something far more beautiful than what you want.

We are the carrier of our burden. It is because of that we are the carrier of our victory. Both should be held just as tightly.

In your darkest moments, remember, life is not trying to hurt you. It's trying to breathe through you. Let it flow. Give yourself time. You'll find your way, my friend.

Life is a series of beautiful tragedies and horrific fortunes. And I wouldn't have it any other way.