Brandon Sanderson's Writing Advice Quiz

What is Shaylyn's relationship with Brandon Sanderson's writing advice?

• She dislikes his writing style.

• She only read one of his books.

• She used to watch his lectures frequently.

• She has never heard of him before.

What is the concept of 'borrowing structure' in writing?

• Copying a story word for word.

• Using the structure of one genre to write in another.

• Writing without any character development.

• Ignoring structure completely.

How can transposing genres help a writer?

• It results in a lack of originality.

• It limits creativity.

• It adds flair and personal style while keeping a familiar structure.

• It makes writing more difficult.

What is a suggested exercise for character development?

• Focusing only on plot development.

• Ignoring the character's backstory.

• Avoiding any character exercises.

• Writing a monologue from the character's perspective.

Why might a writer struggle with side characters?

• They never spend time in their minds.

• They have too much internal conflict.

• They spend too much time on them.

• They are too similar to the protagonist.

What are the key elements to consider for a main character?

• Their favorite color and food.

• Their height and weight.

• Their wants, needs, and how these conflict.

• Their job and salary.

What can cause a story to lose momentum?

• A lack of clear character goals.

• Too many characters.

• Excessive world-building.

• Too much dialogue.

What are the three components of a story according to Sanderson?

• Introduction, climax, conclusion.

• Promise, progress, payoff.

• Beginning, middle, end.

• Conflict, resolution, epilogue.

How can a writer ensure their story remains engaging?

• By writing in a single genre.

• By focusing only on dialogue.

• By signposting progress towards a goal.

• By avoiding any character development.

What is a common reason readers find a story boring?

• Too many characters.

• Excessive description.

• Lack of signposted progress.

• Too much action.