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== Forthcoming Works ==
  
== Forthcoming Works ==
   
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===Cosmere works===
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===Cosmere Works===
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; ''[[The Stormlight Archive]]''
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; [[The Stormlight Archive]]
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: '''Books 4 and 5'''
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: '''''[[Wind and Truth]]'''''
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:: Book 4 features flashbacks from [[Eshonai]] and is tentatively titled ''The Rhythm of War''.{{wob ref|11310}} Book 5 will end the first arc and feature flashbacks from [[Szeth]].{{wob ref|11620}}{{wob ref|11540}} It is tentatively titled ''Stones Unhallowed''.{{wob ref|11479}}
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:: ''Wind and Truth'' will end the first 5-book arc and feature flashbacks from [[Szeth]].{{wob ref|11620}} It was tentatively titled ''Stones Unhallowed'', but the initials of the new title form a sort of [[ketek]] with the other books in the arc, and it is unlikely to be changed.{{wob ref|13358}}{{wob ref|16038}}
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: '''Books 6-10'''
  
: '''Books 6-10'''
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:: Book 6 will feature flashbacks from [[Lift]], Book 7 from [[Renarin]], Book 8 from [[Shalash|Ash]], Book 9 from [[Taln]], and Book 10 from [[Jasnah]].{{wob ref|12214}} Will not be written until after the Mistborn Era 3 trilogy.{{wob ref|11548}}
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:: Book 6 will feature flashbacks from [[Lift]], Book 7 from [[Renarin]], Book 8 from [[Shalash|Ash]], Book 9 from [[Taln]], and Book 10 from [[Jasnah]].{{wob ref|12214}} They will not be written until after the Mistborn Era 3 trilogy.{{wob ref|11548}}
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: '''''Horneater'''''
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:: The tentative title of a novella about [[Lunamor]], the [[Unkalaki]] also known as Rock.{{wob ref|13546}} It is set post-''Oathbringer'', involving him returning to his homeland.{{wob ref|12765}} It is currently planned to be written between ''Wind and Truth'' and ''[[Stormlight 6]]''.{{wob ref|16080}} Brandon previously confirmed it will be available as part of the ''Words of Radiance'' leatherbound Kickstarter in 2024, but due to his writing time being booked up, it will be released sometime after.{{wob ref|16172}}{{wob ref|16202}}{{wob ref|16435}}
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: '''untitled ''Wandersail'' novella'''
  
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: '''Untitled Lopen novella'''
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:: a novella likely involving the modern-day Rosharan ship ''[[Wandersail (1174 ship)|Wandersail]]'',{{wob ref|10953}} which was named after the ''[[Wandersail]]'' of legends.
  
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:: A novella about [[Lopen]], the [[Herdazian]] from [[Bridge Four]], set between ''The Way of Kings'' and ''Words of Radiance''.{{wob ref|12765}}
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: '''untitled Lunamor novella'''
  
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:: a novella about [[Lunamor]], the [[Unkalaki]] also known as Rock.{{wob ref|12613}} It is set post-''Oathbringer'', involving him returning to his homeland.{{wob ref|12765}}
  
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: '''untitled Rysn novella'''
  
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:: a novella about [[Rysn]], the [[Thaylen]] woman featured in the Interludes.{{wob ref|12765}}
  
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: '''untitled Lopen novella'''
  
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:: a novella about [[Lopen]], the [[Herdazian]] from [[Bridge Four]] set between ''The Way of Kings'' and ''Words of Radiance''.{{wob ref|12765}}
  
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; ''[[Mistborn (series)|Mistborn]]'':
  
; ''[[Mistborn (series)|Mistborn]]'':
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:; Ghostbloods: A trilogy that takes place in an urban setting with a 1980s technology level and is like a Cold War era spy thriller. To be written between The Stormlight Archive 5 and The Stormlight Archive 6.{{ref|name=ramble}}{{sots ref|2014}} Formerly known as the Mistborn Era 3 trilogy.
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:; [[Mistborn Era 2]]{{ref|name=2mba}}:
  
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:; Mistborn Era 4 trilogy: A space opera, with interplanetary travel. Sanderson has confirmed Hoid to be a main character in this Era.{{wob ref|10012}} The 1980s trilogy and the space trilogy are "cornerstones" of the ''Mistborn'' story and will have wide-ranging consequences in the cosmere.{{wob ref|14382}}{{wob ref|5142}} He anticipates the novels in Era 4 to go Stormlight length.{{wob ref|13553}}
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:: '''''[[The Lost Metal]]''''',{{sots ref|2014}} the final [[Wax]] and [[Wayne]] novel. This was pushed back due to various side projects but is one of Brandon's top priorities.{{sots ref|2018}}
  
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:; '''''[[Book of Nails]]'''''
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:; Mistborn Era 3 trilogy: The second in the planned set of three trilogies. Takes place in an urban setting with a 1980's technology level and is like a Cold War era spy thriller. To be written between ''Stormlight'' 5 and ''Stormlight'' 6.{{ref|name=ramble}}{{sots ref|2014}}
  
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:: [[Isaac Stewart]] is working on a story featuring [[Nicki Savage]];{{wob ref|16217}} he previously wrote her stories in the [[Elendel]] broadsheets. He describes it as "an adventurous woman with erratic magical powers travels with an expedition to an island to find a legendary book with the power to raise an undead army."{{wob ref|15256}} Brandon helped with the outline, but it would be the first full-length cosmere work primarily written by another author.{{wob ref|15391}} It was intended to be a novella,{{wob ref|15159}} but grew into a novel,{{wob ref|16054}} and the first draft was completed in 2022.{{wob ref|16049}} It was originally referred to as ''Boatload of Mummies''.{{wob ref|15159}}
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:; Mistborn Era 4 trilogy: A space opera, with interplanetary travel. Sanderson has confirmed Hoid to be a main character in this Era.{{wob ref|10012}}
  
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; ''[[Dragonsteel]]''
 
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: A series of books that will only be written after Stormlight Archive is completed.{{wob ref|12313}} The number of installments has changed over time but it was most recently stated to be three books.{{wob ref|10741}}
  
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:; ''[[The Liar of Partinel]]/[[The Lightweaver of Rens]]'': [[Hoid]]'s origin story.{{wob ref|2820}} They are likely to be reworked into the Dragonsteel sequence, as the series needs to be almost entirely reworked.{{wob ref|4970}}{{wob ref|2820}}
  
 
; [[Elantris trilogy|''Elantris'' trilogy]] 2-3
  
; [[Elantris trilogy|''Elantris'' trilogy]] 2-3
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: Takes place ten years later with an all new cast.{{wob ref|9851}}{{wob ref|12863}} Need to be written before the third, 1980s-esque, Mistborn trilogy. and likely to be written between Stormlight 5 and 6.{{wob ref|11523}}{{wob ref|9154}}{{wob ref|1053}}
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: Takes place ten years later with an all new cast.{{wob ref|9851}}{{wob ref|12863}} Need to be written before the third, 1980s-esque, ''Mistborn'' trilogy, and likely to be written between The Stormlight Archive 5 and 6.{{wob ref|11523}}{{wob ref|9154}}{{wob ref|1053}}
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:; [[Elantris sequel|''Elantris'' sequel]]: Follows [[Kaise]], [[Daorn]], and [[Adien]] as ambassadors to [[Fjorden]].{{wob ref|9851}}{{wob ref|12863}}
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:; [[Elantris sequel|''Elantris'' sequel]]: Follows [[Kaise]], [[Daorn]], and [[Adien]] as ambassadors to [[Fjorden]].{{wob ref|9851}}{{wob ref|12863}} Called ''Dakhor'' in Brandon's notes, it will also feature the return of [[Jaddeth]].{{wob ref|15951}}{{wob ref|15991}}
 
:; [[Elantris finale|''Elantris'' finale]]
  
:; [[Elantris finale|''Elantris'' finale]]
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; ''[[Nightblood]]'': Sequel to ''[[Warbreaker]]''.{{wob ref|9174}} Will be written sometime after Stormlight 5, possibly after Stormlight 6; Mistborn Era 3 and Elantris sequels are likely to come first.{{wob ref|12486}}{{wob ref|12276}}{{wob ref|9174}}
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; ''[[Nightblood (book)|Nightblood]]'': Sequel to ''[[Warbreaker]]''.{{wob ref|9174}} Although Brandon does not necessarily like to write prequels,{{wob ref|4480}} he has mentioned that the backstory of several Nalthian characters could be explored in the book;{{wob ref|11904}}{{wob ref|12665}} he considers this an exception due to the circumstances around the writing and release of ''Warbreaker'',{{wob ref|14208}} and may also introduce new characters.{{wob ref|8535}}{{wob ref|5853}} Will be written sometime after ''Stormlight 5'', possibly after ''Stormlight 6''; ''Mistborn'' Era 3 and ''Elantris'' sequels are likely to come first.{{wob ref|12486}}{{wob ref|12276}}{{wob ref|9174}}
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; ''[[Isles of the Emberdark]]''
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; ''[[The Silence Divine]]'': A novella set on [[Ashyn]] in the [[Rosharan system]], where diseases grant magical abilities.{{wob ref|8869}} At one point, it was likely to be renamed, as Brandon had recently written [[Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell|another novela with "Silence" in the title]], though it has been several years since then.{{wob ref|3369}} Unlikely to be written anytime soon, as Brandon needs to research more about immunology and has limited time.{{wob ref|12797}}
  
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: A reworking of the planned ''Sixth of the Dusk'' sequel with ''Sixth of the Dusk'' being folded into the narrative as a flashback.{{wob ref|16506}} Announced as a Secret Project alongside the Backerkit campaign for the ''[[Words of Radiance]]'' leatherbound, it is set in the far future Cosmere with high Cosmere connectivity and a planned setting in the [[Cognitive Realm]].{{wob ref|12507}} Brandon originally read an excerpt for the ''Rhythm of War'' virtual release party before reworking it into its current form.{{wob ref|14408}} It is scheduled to be released in 2025.
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; [[Dragonsteel (series)|Dragonsteel series]]
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: A series of books that will only be written after the Stormlight Archive is completed.{{wob ref|12313}} The number of installments has changed over time but it was most recently stated to be three books.{{wob ref|10741}}
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:; ''[[The Liar of Partinel]]/[[The Lightweaver of Rens]]'': [[Hoid]]'s origin story.{{wob ref|2820}} They are likely to be folded into the ''Dragonsteel'' sequence, as the series needs to be almost entirely reworked.{{wob ref|4970}}{{wob ref|2820}}
 
; ''[[Aether of Night]]''
  
; ''[[Aether of Night]]''
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: Brandon's tenth novel, various elements have been cannibalized for other works (such as Decay becoming Ruin). No longer is trunked.{{sots ref|2015}} Brandon has said this will be drastically different from the unpublished novel and will only retain the location in the cosmere and the magic system.{{sots ref|2017}}
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: A rewrite of Brandon's tenth novel, as various elements of the original were cannibalized for other works (such as Decay becoming Ruin). No longer is trunked.{{sots ref|2015}} Brandon has said this will be drastically different from the unpublished novel and will only retain the location in the cosmere and the magic system.{{sots ref|2017}} Brandon is still unsure when he will fit this story into the overall cosmere timeline, but it is planned to be three novels.{{sots ref|2019}}
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; ''[[The Dust Brigade]]''
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; ''[[The Night Brigade]]''
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: A novel set on Threnody has been part of Brandon's plan for the cosmere since before he was published. Originally planned to be the story of the people who fled to the [[Forests of Hell]] after the [[Evil]] destroyed their [[Homeland]]. He has recently considered changing the story to that of an expedition being sent back to the Homeland.{{sots ref|2016}}
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: A novel set on [[Threnody]] has been part of Brandon's plan for the cosmere since before he was published. Originally planned to be the story of the people who fled to the [[Forests of Hell]] after the [[Evil]] destroyed their [[Homeland]]. He has recently considered changing the story to that of an expedition being sent back to the Homeland.{{sots ref|2016}} A tentative title was thought to be ''The Dust Brigade'', but in reality it was ''The Dusk Brigade''. Brandon later changed the title to ''The Night Brigade'' because a character named [[Dusk]] already exists in the cosmere.{{wob ref|15573}} It would be darker than other cosmere works{{wob ref|11224}} and have some relation to Silverlight.{{wob ref|12766}} It is not considered a core cosmere book and could be cut if Brandon does not have time to write it.{{wob ref|13784}}{{wob ref|11904}} It will feature a cosmere group that Brandon wants mentioned before the cosmere sequence ends.{{wob ref|12635}}
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; ''[[The Silence Divine]]'': A novel set on [[Ashyn]] in the [[Rosharan system]], where diseases grant magical abilities.{{wob ref|8869}} At one point, it was likely to be renamed, as Brandon had recently written [[Shadows for Silence in the Forests of Hell|another novella with "Silence" in the title]], though it has been several years since then.{{wob ref|3369}} Unlikely to be written anytime soon, as Brandon needs to research more about immunology and has limited time.{{wob ref|12797}} While being mentioned as a Novella for the longest time, this has most recently been stated to be planned as a Novel.{{sots ref|2022}}
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; untitled [[Silverlight]] story
  
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: A novella set in [[Silverlight]]{{sots ref|2016}}
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; Untitled [[Silverlight]] story
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: A novella set in [[Silverlight]].{{sots ref|2016}} Would need to follow the Threnody novel, if it is written.{{wob ref|12766}}
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; untitled ''[[Sixth of the Dusk]]'' sequel
 
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; Unannounced novel
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: A novella{{ref|name=safour}} with a planned setting in the [[Cognitive Realm]].{{wob ref|12507}}
  
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: An unannounced cosmere novel projected at 200k-300k words, set in the future of the cosmere. It is distinct from the 2023 Kickstarter secret projects, and is "perhaps more beastly and epic" than his other side projects.{{wob ref|15472}}{{wob ref|14388}}
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; White Sand Prose Rewrite
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: There will be a prose rewrite of ''[[White Sand (prose)|White Sand]]'' that would better match the events of the first three graphic novels.{{sots ref|2020}}{{sots ref|2023}}
   
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===Non-cosmere works===
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===Non-cosmere Works===
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; ''[[Skyward]]'' sequels
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; [[Cytoverse]] works
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:;''[[Skyward Legacy]]''
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: Three sequels are planned. The first, ''[[Starsight]]'',{{wob ref|10931}} is already completed and undergoing the editing process.{{wob ref|11523}} The second has a working title of ''Nowhere''{{wob ref|10931}} and is high on the priority list.{{wob ref|11523}}
  
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::The sequel trilogy to [[Skyward (series)|Skyward]], written by [[Janci Patterson]].{{wob ref|16073}}
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; ''[[The Apocalypse Guard]]'' 1-3: A follow-up of ''[[The Reckoners]]'' for Random House. Features a team that goes to alternate universes to prevent world-ending events.{{ref|name=ag}} Initial attempts at writing the first installment "did not work".{{sots ref|2017}} Brandon attempted a somewhat unusual collaboration with author [[Dan Wells]] to try and fix the project.{{wob ref|9622}}{{wob ref|10930}} The collaboration progressed with additional revisions and "[got] weirder".{{sots ref|2018}} After the revisions, neither Brandon nor Dan was totally satisfied and the project was shelved with no firm plans to revisit it.{{wob ref|13257}}
  
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;''[[Super Awesome Danger]]''
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; Standalone [[Mizzy]] book: In the world of ''The Reckoners''.{{sots ref|2016}} Has not been written, but is still in the long-term plans.{{wob ref|11523}}
  
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: A middle grade story written in secret with the help of his sons, Brandon envisions it as a graphic novel.{{wob ref|15421}}
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; ''[[The Rithmatist]]'' series
  
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; [[The Reckoners]] sequels
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: ''[[The Aztlanian]]'' (Rithmatist 2){{sots ref|2013}}{{sots ref|2014}} Writing a sequel to ''The Rithmatist'' has proved to be difficult.{{wob ref|11523}} Brandon still intends to wrap the series up, but has various other projects that will be worked on first.{{sots ref|2018}}
  
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: ''[[The Nebraskian]]'' (Rithmatist 3){{wob ref|3174}}
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:; '''''[[Lux (book)|Lux]]''''' (prose)
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:: The audio original was released in 2021, and a print version is coming at some point in the future.{{tweet ref|1408152396786659329|Peter Ahlstrom on Twitter|date=2021-06-24}}
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; [[The Worldspire|''<s>Alcatraz</s> Bastille versus the Evil Librarians: The Worldspire'']]
  
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; ''[[The Original]]'' (prose)
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: Sequel to ''[[The Dark Talent]]'' to be "written" by Bastille, as Alcatraz refuses to continue writing.{{ref|name=alcatraz6}} Currently undergoing revisions, it will be the last book in the series.{{sots ref|2018}}
  
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: A prose version of the audio original is expected after the exclusivity period with the audio publisher ends.{{sots ref|2020}}
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; ''[[Dark One]]'': a YA series about a person who, instead of being the one destined to save the world, is the one destined to destroy it. It was originally going to be in the cosmere but Brandon changed his mind. {{sots ref|2014}} At the earliest it will be written after ''The Apocalypse Guard'' trilogy, Alcatraz 6, and ''The Aztlanian'' are all completed.{{ref|name=do-update}} This entered into development as a TV series with an accompanying podcast, graphic novel, and novels/novellas.{{url ref|url=https://deadline.com/2018/06/brandon-sanderson-fremantlemedia-north-america-tv-multi-media-project-1202407862/|text=Fantasy Author Brandon Sanderson Teams With FremantleMedia North America For Drama Series, Part Of Multi-Media Project|site=Deadline Hollywood|date=2018-06-11}} Brandon has at least two prequel novels outlined.{{wob ref|10358}} A graphic novel is underway and may be the first glimpse of the story.{{sots ref|2018}}
  
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; [[Legion (series)|Legion]] audio dramas
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; ''[[Adamant]]'': was ''The Lurker''.{{sots ref|2014}} Planned as a sequence of six novellas, two of which will be written by other authors. Brandon wants to wait until all four of his novellas are written before finding co-authors. Only one episode has been written, but he has had a breakthrough in some visuals and worldbuilding. The second novella could be written at any time.{{sots ref|2016}} There was some consideration of a shared universe with ''Skyward'', but this is not likely.{{wob ref|10949}}
  
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: Brandon always envisioned ''Legion'' as a TV series; because that has not happened yet, he is instead developing a series of audio dramas. The showrunner is his partner in [[Mainframe]], [[Max Epstein]].{{sots ref|2020}} The first of these audio dramas is titled ''[[Stephen Leeds: Death & Faxes]]''.{{url ref|name=catalog|url=https://www.awfulagent.com/catalogs/|site=awfulagent.com|text=JABberwocky Catalog & Rights Guide|date=2021-06-14}}
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; Untitled heavy metal novel, formerly ''[[Death By Pizza]]''
  
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; [[Dark One (franchise)|Dark One]] sequels
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: A novel originally featuring a necromancer pizza deliveryman.{{sots ref|2013}} Was on hiatus for years.{{sots ref|2017}} Progress is now being made, but the main character's job has been changed to heavy metal singer.{{wob ref|11948}} Brandon decided to collaborate with [[Peter Orullian]] due to his knowledge of heavy metal culture.{{sots ref|2018}} A draft was completed in 2018 and Brandon expects publication in the next few years.{{sots ref|2018}}
  
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: Two sequel graphic novels are planned, as well as a possible TV show and two audio originals.{{wob ref|12833}}{{ref|name=DarkOneComments}}{{sots ref|2020}} The audio originals are titled ''[[Dark One: Forgotten]]'' and ''[[Dark One: Prophetic Histories]]''.{{ref|name=catalog}} The graphic novels may also be released in prose form.{{sots ref|2020}}
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; ''[[The Apocalypse Guard]]''
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: A follow-up of [[The Reckoners]] for Random House. It was originally set in the Reckoners universe{{wob ref|7619}} and even had the potential to cross over into the [[Cytoverse]],{{wob ref|13608}} but the current setting is unknown. Features a team that goes to alternate universes to prevent world-ending events.{{ref|name=ag}} Planned as a trilogy, initial attempts at writing the first installment "did not work".{{sots ref|2017}} Brandon attempted a somewhat unusual collaboration with author [[Dan Wells]] to try and fix the project.{{wob ref|9622}}{{wob ref|10930}} The collaboration progressed with additional revisions and "[got] weirder".{{sots ref|2018}} After the revisions, neither Brandon nor Dan was totally satisfied and the project was shelved.{{wob ref|13257}} It has not been abandoned, and Brandon plans to work on it after ''Skyward 4''.{{sots ref|2020}}
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; ''[[Songs of the Dead]]'', formerly ''Death By Pizza''
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: A novel originally featuring a necromancer pizza deliveryman.{{sots ref|2013}} Was on hiatus for years.{{sots ref|2017}} Progress was made, and the main character's job was changed to a heavy metal singer.{{wob ref|11948}} Brandon decided to collaborate with [[Peter Orullian]] due to his knowledge of heavy metal culture.{{sots ref|2018}} A draft was completed in 2018.{{sots ref|2018}} It was further revised in 2019-2021.{{sots ref|2020}} As of 2023, the book was complete and being sent to publishers, with a release expected soon.{{sots ref|2023}}
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;''[[The Rithmatist]]'' sequels
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: Two sequels are planned, tentatively titled ''[[The Aztlanian]]''{{sots ref|2013}}{{sots ref|2014}} and ''[[The Nebraskian]]''.{{wob ref|3174}} Writing a sequel to ''The Rithmatist'' has proved to be difficult.{{wob ref|11523}} Brandon still intends to wrap the series up, but has various other projects that will be worked on first.{{sots ref|2018}}{{sots ref|2020}}
   
 
== Potential Works ==
  
== Potential Works ==
 
These are projects that Brandon has mentioned as possibilities but there are no firm plans in place.
  
These are projects that Brandon has mentioned as possibilities but there are no firm plans in place.
 
===Cosmere Works===
  
===Cosmere Works===
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;Arcanum Unbounded 2: Will contain more short stories and the [[Nalthis]] essay. However, many of the short stories that could have been published in an Arcanum Unbounded 2 became full-length Secret Project novels.{{wob ref|16497}}{{wob ref|15391}}
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; Second Set of ''White Sand'' graphic novels: These would be set on the Darkside of Taldain, and would also be a trilogy. They would not, however, be prose.
 
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; Cosmere world guide: A potential illustrated companion for the cosmere novels. It would not happen before ''Stormlight 5''. It has not progressed past the idea stage because Brandon has concerns about the amount of effort that would be needed in order to meet fan expectations for the artwork.{{wob ref|14125}} In 2011, Brandon stated that he would do ''Mistborn'' and ''The Stormlight Archive'' reference books first.{{wob ref|4912}}
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; Parallel ''Mistborn'' novel from Hoid's perspective: Like ''Back to the Future Part II''.{{17s ref|post|42244}}
  
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; ''[[Mistborn]]''
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; 1940's ''Mistborn'': Potentially more short adventures set before Era 3.{{sots ref|2014}}
  
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:; 1940's ''Mistborn''
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; Near-future Cyberpunk ''Mistborn'': Potentially more adventures set between Era 3 and 4.{{ref|name=17s-news-201}}
  
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:: Potentially more short adventures set before Era 3.{{sots ref|2014}} Could be a novella.{{wob ref|13556}}
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; Story set in the [[Rose Empire]] on [[Sel]]: An outline has been completed, but there are no firm plans for finishing the story.{{wob ref|12440}} Would not be centered on [[Wan ShaiLu]]. Could be published as graphic novels.
  
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:; Near-future Cyberpunk ''Mistborn''
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; YA book set in a minor shardworld: It would follow one of Hoid's apprentices, set in the future of the cosmere (between era 3 and 4) stranded on a minor shardworld and trying to figure out their kite-based magic system.{{wob ref|12466}}{{reddit ref|Cosmere|btq5f7|ep1zvrs|text=Sanderson is working on a "non-Stormlight Cosmere novella"|date=2019-04-27}}
  
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:: Potentially more adventures set between Era 3 and 4.{{wob ref|993}} It is not a cornerstone of the overall ''Mistborn'' story, and could be done as a novella or not at all.{{wob ref|13556}}{{wob ref|14382}}
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:; ''Mistborn: Secret History 2
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:: Brandon has mentioned a potential sequel to ''[[Secret History]]'' on several occasions, potentially including flashbacks and additional backstory related to both Era 1 and Era 2.{{wob ref|10740}}{{wob ref|14897}} However, he has explicitly stated that it is a low priority compared to other cosmere works and may never be written,{{wob ref|12102}}{{wob ref|13135}} especially since the first ''Secret History'' took nearly a decade to write and Brandon considers this type of side project "self-indulgent". [[Kelsier]] is planned to be involved in ''Mistborn'' Era 3, which increases the likelihood of another ''Secret History'' when Brandon gets to that point.{{wob ref|9602}}
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:; Parallel ''Mistborn'' novel from Hoid's perspective
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:: Like ''Back to the Future Part II''.{{wob ref|1220}} Last mentioned as of 2018.{{wob ref|12277}}
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; ''[[White Sand]]''
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:; Second Set of ''White Sand'' graphic novels: These would be set on the Darkside of Taldain, and would also be a trilogy. They would not, however, be prose.{{wob ref|12934}}
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; ''Kingmaker'': a young adult novel set on [[First of the Sun]]. It would not feature Dusk.{{sots ref|2020}} Brandon [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpcdGJgVDeA read from the first draft] at the ''Cytonic'' release event in November, 2021.
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; Untitled ''[[The Emperor's Soul]]'' sequel: a story set in the [[Rose Empire]] on [[Sel]].{{sots ref|2020}} Initial plans were for a story not centered around [[Wan ShaiLu]]{{wob ref|7958}} except perhaps a cameo role.{{wob ref|12240}} However, Brandon later came up with a story idea for Shai that is more of a direct sequel.{{wob ref|13070}}
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; YA book set in a minor cosmere planet: It would follow one of Hoid's apprentices, set in the future of the cosmere (between era 3 and 4) stranded on a minor cosmere planet and trying to figure out their kite-based magic system.{{wob ref|12466}}{{reddit ref|Cosmere|btq5f7|ep1zvrs|text=Sanderson is working on a "non-Stormlight Cosmere novella"|date=2019-04-27}}{{sots ref|2020}}
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; Mythos series: In the 2022 and 2023 State of Sandersons it was mentioned that Brandon was thinking about writing a series set on Mythos. No other information has been offered at this time.{{wob ref|16040}}{{wob ref|16432}}
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; ''The Grand Apparatus'': In the 2023 State of Sanderson it was mentioned that he was planning to write a book called ''The Grand Apparatus''. No other information is known about this work.{{wob ref|16432}}
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; Additional Cosmere stories by [[Isaac Stewart]]
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: Brandon was originally resistant to collaborating on cosmere stories,{{wob ref|12258}} but has since noted that Isaac is the only person he would trust to work in the shared universe and do it justice.{{wob ref|14602}}{{wob ref|15391}} Isaac now has a "blank slate" to develop cosmere works.{{wob ref|15095}} The first of these potential projects is ''[[Boatload of Mummies]]'', but other ideas have been mentioned, including a story titled ''Son of Bones'' and set on [[Scadrial]]{{wob ref|15406}} (possibly on the southern continent),{{wob ref|12258}} ''The Arcanist'' featuring [[Khriss]],{{wob ref|14047}} and a story set on [[Threnody]].{{wob ref|15391}} The first draft of a ''Boatload of Mummies'' was finished as of 2022.{{wob ref|16049}}
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; Additional Cosmere stories by [[Dan Wells]]
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: It was announced in 2022 that Dan Wells had been appointed as VP of Narrative at Dragonsteel, part of this involves writing new stories set in the Cosmere. Brandon has stated that he is working closely on these with Dan.{{wob ref|16040}} Dan himself indicated that work has begun on his first novel which is focused upon something that has not been covered by the Cosmere, or the fantasy genre as a whole.{{wob ref|16048}}
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; Cosmere picture books
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: Based on cosmere folk tales such as "The Dog and the Dragon" and "The Girl who Looked Up".{{sots ref|2020}}
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===Non-Cosmere Works===
  
===Non-Cosmere Works===
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; Additional [[Cytoverse]] works
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; ''Mulholland Homebrew's Sinister Shop of Secret Pets'': Middle grade/YA humor, about a girl who accidentally apprentices herself to a guy who runs a fantasy pet shop.{{wob ref|9948}}
  
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; ''Zeek Harbinger, Destroyer of Worlds'': Middle grade scifi humor, potentially a follow-up to the Alcatraz series.{{wob ref|6096}} About a young man who whenever he visits a planet, the planet blows up shortly after for various reasons (such as a nuclear catastrophe). Each book would be set on a different world and tell the story of how it blows up.{{wob ref|9948}}
  
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:: A short story set in the [[Cytoverse]]; it is a space opera inspired by [[wikipedia:Fermi's paradox|Fermi's paradox]].{{sots ref|2016}} A draft was made available in an early Patreon campaign.{{wob ref|9139}} Brandon quickly decided that the lore was not working well and shelved it. He repurposed an idea from the story about "living" power sources into the [[taynix]].{{wob ref|15200}} A tweaked version of the story could still take place in Cytoverse continuity and Brandon has not ruled out rewriting it.{{wob ref|12197}}
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; ''Soulburner''
  
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; Additional [[The Reckoners]] works
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: A space opera/fantasy hybrid.{{sots ref|2015}} Only an outline was completed, and it appears to be on indefinite hold.{{wob ref|10927}} It may be a good fit for a video game, and could be renamed ''Starburner''.{{sots ref|2018}}
  
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: Brandon has some general ideas for a standalone Mizzy book, but nothing concrete.{{sots ref|2016}}{{wob ref|11523}}
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; ''The King's Necromancer''{{ref|name=ramble}}
  
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; ''The Eyes''
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; ''[[Adamant]]''
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:Formerly titled ''The Lurker''.{{sots ref|2014}} Planned as a sequence of six novellas, two of which will be written by other authors. Brandon wants to wait until all four of his novellas are written before finding co-authors. Only one episode has been written, but he has had a breakthrough in some visuals and worldbuilding. The second novella could be written at any time.{{sots ref|2016}} There was some consideration of a shared universe with ''Skyward'', but this is not likely.{{wob ref|10949}} It remains in limbo due to other projects taking precedence.{{sots ref|2019}}
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: A space opera novella inspired by Fermi's Paradox.{{sots ref|2016}}
  
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; ''The Original
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; ''I Hate Dragons''
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: After Brandon made a short story of the same name available for free on [https://www.brandonsanderson.com/i-hate-dragons/ his website], as well as 4 chapters of a more [https://www.brandonsanderson.com/i-hate-dragons-extended-version/ fleshed-out version], he created an outline for a full book, which hasn't been further realised, yet.{{wob ref|14388}}
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: A novella in which the government creates clones to track down and potentially replace the criminals from which they were created.{{sots ref|2018}} An outline is completed and this could be released as an audiobook.{{sots ref|2018}}
  
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; ''Zeek Harbinger, Destroyer of Worlds'': Middle grade sci-fi humor, potentially a follow-up to the Alcatraz series.{{wob ref|6096}} About a young man who whenever he visits a planet, the planet blows up shortly after for various reasons (such as a nuclear catastrophe). Each book would be set on a different world and tell the story of how it blows up.{{wob ref|9948}}
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; ''Mulholland Homebrew's Sinister Shop of Secret Pets'': Middle grade/YA humor, about a girl who accidentally apprentices herself to a guy who runs a fantasy pet shop.{{wob ref|9948}} First mentioned in 2012, Brandon is still interested in the story as of 2022, but it's more likely to be adapted in a different format, if at all.{{wob ref|15737}}
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; Non-cosmere picture books
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: Brandon is currently shopping a non-cosmere picture book. He would prefer to gain some experience in this area before publishing a cosmere picture book.{{sots ref|2020}}
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== "Trunked" Novels ==
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== "Trunked" Works ==
 
These are works that are unlikely to ever be published either because elements have been co-opted for use in other books (as with ''Mythwalker'' and ''Aether of Night'') or because the book has been re-written from scratch (as with ''White Sand'' Prime and ''The Way of Kings'' Prime).
  
These are works that are unlikely to ever be published either because elements have been co-opted for use in other books (as with ''Mythwalker'' and ''Aether of Night'') or because the book has been re-written from scratch (as with ''White Sand'' Prime and ''The Way of Kings'' Prime).
   
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: Brandon's fourth novel, a fantasy comedy.{{wob ref|6096}}
 
; ''[[The Sixth Incarnation of Pandora]]''
  
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: Brandon's fifth novel, a far future sci-fi involving immortal warriors{{wob ref|1985}}
 
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: Brandon's seventh novel, served as his Master's thesis. Planned to be re-written,
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: Brandon's seventh novel, served as his Master's thesis. Will be rewritten for the main cosmere sequence. Made available as both ebook and hardcover as part of the ''Words of Radiance'' leatherbound crowdfunding campaign.
 
; [[White Sand (prose)|''White Sand'' (prose)]]
  
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; ''[[Mythwalker]]''
  
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; [[Mistborn Prime|''Mistborn'' Prime]]
  
; [[Mistborn Prime|''Mistborn'' Prime]]
 
: Brandon's eleventh novel, elements were later combined with ''Final Empire'' Prime for ''[[Mistborn: The Final Empire]]''.
  
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: Brandon's twelfth novel, elements were later combined with ''Mistborn'' Prime for ''[[Mistborn: The Final Empire]]''.
 
; [[The Way of Kings Prime|''The Way of Kings'' Prime]]
  
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: Brandon's thirteenth novel, later re-written as ''[[The Way of Kings]]''. This is being published as part of the Way of Kings 10th edition Kickstarter in hardcover form and is available as an ebook for free on [https://www.brandonsanderson.com/the-way-of-kings-prime/ Brandon's website].
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; ''The King's Necromancer''
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: An early draft was partially completed in 2010.{{wob ref|10132}} Elements of the magic system were later incorporated into the project that became ''[[Songs of the Dead]]''. The text of the original draft has been completely discarded, and there has not been any indication that it is still in the works.{{wob ref|12199}}
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; ''Climb the Sky''
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: An early cosmere book that was the origin of the character that eventually became [[Syl]].{{wob ref|8338}} It would have possibly involved aethers and flying magic.{{wob ref|7811}}
   
 
== Notes ==
  
== Notes ==
 
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{{reddit ref|date=2020-6-22|name=DarkOneComments|path=r/brandonsanderson/comments/hdot60/the_original_audio_book_release_date_and_an/fvohprr/|text=Comments on TV series and audio originals}}
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This page lists all of Brandon Sanderson's works, written or unwritten, that have not been published. Some of these are written novels that have been "trunked", some of which have been re-written or cannibalized from. Some are ideas Brandon has talked about briefly but it is unknown if they will ever actually be written. The remainder are forthcoming works that, while unwritten, will come out eventually.

A list of those works that have been published can be found in the Bibliography article.

Forthcoming Works[edit]

Cosmere Works[edit]

The Stormlight Archive
Wind and Truth
Wind and Truth will end the first 5-book arc and feature flashbacks from Szeth.[1] It was tentatively titled Stones Unhallowed, but the initials of the new title form a sort of ketek with the other books in the arc, and it is unlikely to be changed.[2][3]
Books 6-10
Book 6 will feature flashbacks from Lift, Book 7 from Renarin, Book 8 from Ash, Book 9 from Taln, and Book 10 from Jasnah.[4] They will not be written until after the Mistborn Era 3 trilogy.[5]
Horneater
The tentative title of a novella about Lunamor, the Unkalaki also known as Rock.[6] It is set post-Oathbringer, involving him returning to his homeland.[7] It is currently planned to be written between Wind and Truth and Stormlight 6.[8] Brandon previously confirmed it will be available as part of the Words of Radiance leatherbound Kickstarter in 2024, but due to his writing time being booked up, it will be released sometime after.[9][10][11]
Untitled Lopen novella
A novella about Lopen, the Herdazian from Bridge Four, set between The Way of Kings and Words of Radiance.[7]
Mistborn
Ghostbloods
A trilogy that takes place in an urban setting with a 1980s technology level and is like a Cold War era spy thriller. To be written between The Stormlight Archive 5 and The Stormlight Archive 6.[12][13] Formerly known as the Mistborn Era 3 trilogy.
Mistborn Era 4 trilogy
A space opera, with interplanetary travel. Sanderson has confirmed Hoid to be a main character in this Era.[14] The 1980s trilogy and the space trilogy are "cornerstones" of the Mistborn story and will have wide-ranging consequences in the cosmere.[15][16] He anticipates the novels in Era 4 to go Stormlight length.[17]
Book of Nails
Isaac Stewart is working on a story featuring Nicki Savage;[18] he previously wrote her stories in the Elendel broadsheets. He describes it as "an adventurous woman with erratic magical powers travels with an expedition to an island to find a legendary book with the power to raise an undead army."[19] Brandon helped with the outline, but it would be the first full-length cosmere work primarily written by another author.[20] It was intended to be a novella,[21] but grew into a novel,[22] and the first draft was completed in 2022.[23] It was originally referred to as Boatload of Mummies.[21]
Elantris trilogy 2-3
Takes place ten years later with an all new cast.[24][25] Need to be written before the third, 1980s-esque, Mistborn trilogy, and likely to be written between The Stormlight Archive 5 and 6.[26][27][28]
Elantris sequel
Follows Kaise, Daorn, and Adien as ambassadors to Fjorden.[24][25] Called Dakhor in Brandon's notes, it will also feature the return of Jaddeth.[29][30]
Elantris finale
Nightblood
Sequel to Warbreaker.[31] Although Brandon does not necessarily like to write prequels,[32] he has mentioned that the backstory of several Nalthian characters could be explored in the book;[33][34] he considers this an exception due to the circumstances around the writing and release of Warbreaker,[35] and may also introduce new characters.[36][37] Will be written sometime after Stormlight 5, possibly after Stormlight 6; Mistborn Era 3 and Elantris sequels are likely to come first.[38][39][31]
Isles of the Emberdark
A reworking of the planned Sixth of the Dusk sequel with Sixth of the Dusk being folded into the narrative as a flashback.[40] Announced as a Secret Project alongside the Backerkit campaign for the Words of Radiance leatherbound, it is set in the far future Cosmere with high Cosmere connectivity and a planned setting in the Cognitive Realm.[41] Brandon originally read an excerpt for the Rhythm of War virtual release party before reworking it into its current form.[42] It is scheduled to be released in 2025.
Dragonsteel series
A series of books that will only be written after the Stormlight Archive is completed.[43] The number of installments has changed over time but it was most recently stated to be three books.[44]
The Liar of Partinel/The Lightweaver of Rens
Hoid's origin story.[45] They are likely to be folded into the Dragonsteel sequence, as the series needs to be almost entirely reworked.[46][45]
Aether of Night
A rewrite of Brandon's tenth novel, as various elements of the original were cannibalized for other works (such as Decay becoming Ruin). No longer is trunked.[47] Brandon has said this will be drastically different from the unpublished novel and will only retain the location in the cosmere and the magic system.[48] Brandon is still unsure when he will fit this story into the overall cosmere timeline, but it is planned to be three novels.[49]
The Night Brigade
A novel set on Threnody has been part of Brandon's plan for the cosmere since before he was published. Originally planned to be the story of the people who fled to the Forests of Hell after the Evil destroyed their Homeland. He has recently considered changing the story to that of an expedition being sent back to the Homeland.[50] A tentative title was thought to be The Dust Brigade, but in reality it was The Dusk Brigade. Brandon later changed the title to The Night Brigade because a character named Dusk already exists in the cosmere.[51] It would be darker than other cosmere works[52] and have some relation to Silverlight.[53] It is not considered a core cosmere book and could be cut if Brandon does not have time to write it.[54][33] It will feature a cosmere group that Brandon wants mentioned before the cosmere sequence ends.[55]
The Silence Divine
A novel set on Ashyn in the Rosharan system, where diseases grant magical abilities.[56] At one point, it was likely to be renamed, as Brandon had recently written another novella with "Silence" in the title, though it has been several years since then.[57] Unlikely to be written anytime soon, as Brandon needs to research more about immunology and has limited time.[58] While being mentioned as a Novella for the longest time, this has most recently been stated to be planned as a Novel.[59]
Untitled Silverlight story
A novella set in Silverlight.[50] Would need to follow the Threnody novel, if it is written.[53]
Unannounced novel
An unannounced cosmere novel projected at 200k-300k words, set in the future of the cosmere. It is distinct from the 2023 Kickstarter secret projects, and is "perhaps more beastly and epic" than his other side projects.[60][61]
White Sand Prose Rewrite
There will be a prose rewrite of White Sand that would better match the events of the first three graphic novels.[62][63]

Non-cosmere Works[edit]

Cytoverse works
Skyward Legacy
The sequel trilogy to Skyward, written by Janci Patterson.[64]
Super Awesome Danger
A middle grade story written in secret with the help of his sons, Brandon envisions it as a graphic novel.[65]
The Reckoners sequels
Lux (prose)
The audio original was released in 2021, and a print version is coming at some point in the future.[66]
The Original (prose)
A prose version of the audio original is expected after the exclusivity period with the audio publisher ends.[62]
Legion audio dramas
Brandon always envisioned Legion as a TV series; because that has not happened yet, he is instead developing a series of audio dramas. The showrunner is his partner in Mainframe, Max Epstein.[62] The first of these audio dramas is titled Stephen Leeds: Death & Faxes.[67]
Dark One sequels
Two sequel graphic novels are planned, as well as a possible TV show and two audio originals.[68][69][62] The audio originals are titled Dark One: Forgotten and Dark One: Prophetic Histories.[67] The graphic novels may also be released in prose form.[62]
The Apocalypse Guard
A follow-up of The Reckoners for Random House. It was originally set in the Reckoners universe[70] and even had the potential to cross over into the Cytoverse,[71] but the current setting is unknown. Features a team that goes to alternate universes to prevent world-ending events.[72] Planned as a trilogy, initial attempts at writing the first installment "did not work".[48] Brandon attempted a somewhat unusual collaboration with author Dan Wells to try and fix the project.[73][74] The collaboration progressed with additional revisions and "[got] weirder".[75] After the revisions, neither Brandon nor Dan was totally satisfied and the project was shelved.[76] It has not been abandoned, and Brandon plans to work on it after Skyward 4.[62]
Songs of the Dead, formerly Death By Pizza
A novel originally featuring a necromancer pizza deliveryman.[77] Was on hiatus for years.[48] Progress was made, and the main character's job was changed to a heavy metal singer.[78] Brandon decided to collaborate with Peter Orullian due to his knowledge of heavy metal culture.[75] A draft was completed in 2018.[75] It was further revised in 2019-2021.[62] As of 2023, the book was complete and being sent to publishers, with a release expected soon.[63]
The Rithmatist sequels
Two sequels are planned, tentatively titled The Aztlanian[77][13] and The Nebraskian.[79] Writing a sequel to The Rithmatist has proved to be difficult.[26] Brandon still intends to wrap the series up, but has various other projects that will be worked on first.[75][62]

Potential Works[edit]

These are projects that Brandon has mentioned as possibilities but there are no firm plans in place.

Cosmere Works[edit]

Arcanum Unbounded 2
Will contain more short stories and the Nalthis essay. However, many of the short stories that could have been published in an Arcanum Unbounded 2 became full-length Secret Project novels.[80][20]
Cosmere world guide
A potential illustrated companion for the cosmere novels. It would not happen before Stormlight 5. It has not progressed past the idea stage because Brandon has concerns about the amount of effort that would be needed in order to meet fan expectations for the artwork.[81] In 2011, Brandon stated that he would do Mistborn and The Stormlight Archive reference books first.[82]
Mistborn
1940's Mistborn
Potentially more short adventures set before Era 3.[13] Could be a novella.[83]
Near-future Cyberpunk Mistborn
Potentially more adventures set between Era 3 and 4.[84] It is not a cornerstone of the overall Mistborn story, and could be done as a novella or not at all.[83][15]
Mistborn: Secret History 2
Brandon has mentioned a potential sequel to Secret History on several occasions, potentially including flashbacks and additional backstory related to both Era 1 and Era 2.[85][86] However, he has explicitly stated that it is a low priority compared to other cosmere works and may never be written,[87][88] especially since the first Secret History took nearly a decade to write and Brandon considers this type of side project "self-indulgent". Kelsier is planned to be involved in Mistborn Era 3, which increases the likelihood of another Secret History when Brandon gets to that point.[89]
Parallel Mistborn novel from Hoid's perspective
Like Back to the Future Part II.[90] Last mentioned as of 2018.[91]
White Sand
Second Set of White Sand graphic novels
These would be set on the Darkside of Taldain, and would also be a trilogy. They would not, however, be prose.[92]
Kingmaker
a young adult novel set on First of the Sun. It would not feature Dusk.[62] Brandon read from the first draft at the Cytonic release event in November, 2021.
Untitled The Emperor's Soul sequel
a story set in the Rose Empire on Sel.[62] Initial plans were for a story not centered around Wan ShaiLu[93] except perhaps a cameo role.[94] However, Brandon later came up with a story idea for Shai that is more of a direct sequel.[95]
YA book set in a minor cosmere planet
It would follow one of Hoid's apprentices, set in the future of the cosmere (between era 3 and 4) stranded on a minor cosmere planet and trying to figure out their kite-based magic system.[96][97][62]
Mythos series
In the 2022 and 2023 State of Sandersons it was mentioned that Brandon was thinking about writing a series set on Mythos. No other information has been offered at this time.[98][99]
The Grand Apparatus
In the 2023 State of Sanderson it was mentioned that he was planning to write a book called The Grand Apparatus. No other information is known about this work.[99]
Additional Cosmere stories by Isaac Stewart
Brandon was originally resistant to collaborating on cosmere stories,[100] but has since noted that Isaac is the only person he would trust to work in the shared universe and do it justice.[101][20] Isaac now has a "blank slate" to develop cosmere works.[102] The first of these potential projects is Boatload of Mummies, but other ideas have been mentioned, including a story titled Son of Bones and set on Scadrial[103] (possibly on the southern continent),[100] The Arcanist featuring Khriss,[104] and a story set on Threnody.[20] The first draft of a Boatload of Mummies was finished as of 2022.[23]
Additional Cosmere stories by Dan Wells
It was announced in 2022 that Dan Wells had been appointed as VP of Narrative at Dragonsteel, part of this involves writing new stories set in the Cosmere. Brandon has stated that he is working closely on these with Dan.[98] Dan himself indicated that work has begun on his first novel which is focused upon something that has not been covered by the Cosmere, or the fantasy genre as a whole.[105]
Cosmere picture books
Based on cosmere folk tales such as "The Dog and the Dragon" and "The Girl who Looked Up".[62]

Non-Cosmere Works[edit]

Additional Cytoverse works
The Eyes
A short story set in the Cytoverse; it is a space opera inspired by Fermi's paradox.[50] A draft was made available in an early Patreon campaign.[106] Brandon quickly decided that the lore was not working well and shelved it. He repurposed an idea from the story about "living" power sources into the taynix.[107] A tweaked version of the story could still take place in Cytoverse continuity and Brandon has not ruled out rewriting it.[108]
Additional The Reckoners works
Brandon has some general ideas for a standalone Mizzy book, but nothing concrete.[50][26]
Adamant
Formerly titled The Lurker.[13] Planned as a sequence of six novellas, two of which will be written by other authors. Brandon wants to wait until all four of his novellas are written before finding co-authors. Only one episode has been written, but he has had a breakthrough in some visuals and worldbuilding. The second novella could be written at any time.[50] There was some consideration of a shared universe with Skyward, but this is not likely.[109] It remains in limbo due to other projects taking precedence.[49]
I Hate Dragons
After Brandon made a short story of the same name available for free on his website, as well as 4 chapters of a more fleshed-out version, he created an outline for a full book, which hasn't been further realised, yet.[61]
Zeek Harbinger, Destroyer of Worlds
Middle grade sci-fi humor, potentially a follow-up to the Alcatraz series.[110] About a young man who whenever he visits a planet, the planet blows up shortly after for various reasons (such as a nuclear catastrophe). Each book would be set on a different world and tell the story of how it blows up.[111]
Mulholland Homebrew's Sinister Shop of Secret Pets
Middle grade/YA humor, about a girl who accidentally apprentices herself to a guy who runs a fantasy pet shop.[111] First mentioned in 2012, Brandon is still interested in the story as of 2022, but it's more likely to be adapted in a different format, if at all.[112]
Non-cosmere picture books
Brandon is currently shopping a non-cosmere picture book. He would prefer to gain some experience in this area before publishing a cosmere picture book.[62]
The Boring Book

"Trunked" Works[edit]

These are works that are unlikely to ever be published either because elements have been co-opted for use in other books (as with Mythwalker and Aether of Night) or because the book has been re-written from scratch (as with White Sand Prime and The Way of Kings Prime).

White Sand Prime
Brandon's first novel, later re-written as White Sand (prose).[110]
Star's End
Brandon's second novel, a short alien-relations/sci-fi story.[110]
Lord Mastrell
Brandon's third novel, a sequel to White Sand Prime.[110]
Knight Life
Brandon's fourth novel, a fantasy comedy.[110]
The Sixth Incarnation of Pandora
Brandon's fifth novel, a far future sci-fi involving immortal warriors[113]
Dragonsteel Prime
Brandon's seventh novel, served as his Master's thesis. Will be rewritten for the main cosmere sequence. Made available as both ebook and hardcover as part of the Words of Radiance leatherbound crowdfunding campaign.
White Sand (prose)
Brandon's eighth novel, a complete rewrite of the first. This later served as the basis for his graphic novels.
Mythwalker
Brandon's ninth novel, a book that included the characters Vivenna and Siri[114]
Mistborn Prime
Brandon's eleventh novel, elements were later combined with Final Empire Prime for Mistborn: The Final Empire.
Final Empire Prime
Brandon's twelfth novel, elements were later combined with Mistborn Prime for Mistborn: The Final Empire.
The Way of Kings Prime
Brandon's thirteenth novel, later re-written as The Way of Kings. This is being published as part of the Way of Kings 10th edition Kickstarter in hardcover form and is available as an ebook for free on Brandon's website.
The King's Necromancer
An early draft was partially completed in 2010.[115] Elements of the magic system were later incorporated into the project that became Songs of the Dead. The text of the original draft has been completely discarded, and there has not been any indication that it is still in the works.[116]
Climb the Sky
An early cosmere book that was the origin of the character that eventually became Syl.[117] It would have possibly involved aethers and flying magic.[118]

Notes[edit]

  1. ↑ Skyward release party
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-06#
  2. ↑ General Reddit 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-11-15#
  3. ↑ State of the Sanderson 2022
    — Arcanum - 2022-12-22#
  4. ↑ Skyward Houston signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-19#
  5. ↑ The Great American Read: Other Worlds with Brandon Sanderson
    — Arcanum - 2018-10-25#
  6. ↑ State of the Sanderson 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-12-19#
  7. ↑ a b General Reddit 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-05-28#
  8. ↑ General Reddit 2023
    — Arcanum - 2023-03-13#
  9. ↑ Shardcast Interview
    — Arcanum - 2023-07-30#
  10. ↑ General Reddit 2023
    — Arcanum - 2023-08-17#
  11. ↑ State of the Sanderson 2023
    — Arcanum - 2023-12-19#
  12. ↑ Another Long and Rambling Post™ on Future Books
    — Brandon's website - Oct 12th, 2010#
  13. ↑ a b c d State of the Sanderson 2014
    — Brandon's website - 2014-12-18#
  14. ↑ Alloy of Law release party
    — Arcanum - 2011-11-07#
  15. ↑ a b Travis Gafford Interview
    — Arcanum - 2020-11-12#
  16. ↑ Calamity Seattle signing
    — Arcanum - 2016-02-17#
  17. ↑ General Reddit 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-12-10#
  18. ↑ Miscellaneous 2023
    — Arcanum - 2023-05-28#
  19. ↑ General Reddit 2021
    — Arcanum - 2021-12-01#
  20. ↑ a b c d YouTube Livestream 39
    — Arcanum - 2022-02-01#
  21. ↑ a b Mini-Con 2021
    — Arcanum - 2021-11-22#
  22. ↑ General Reddit 2021
    — Arcanum - 2021-11-30#
  23. ↑ a b State of the Sanderson 2022
    — Arcanum - 2022-12-22#
  24. ↑ a b Phoenix Comicon 2013
    — Arcanum - 2013-05-24#
  25. ↑ a b Berlin signing
    — Arcanum - 2019-05-14#
  26. ↑ a b c The Great American Read: Other Worlds with Brandon Sanderson
    — Arcanum - 2018-10-25#
  27. ↑ State of the Sanderson 2015
    — Arcanum - 2015-12-18#
  28. ↑ Arched Doorway Interview
    — Arcanum - 2015-09-04#
  29. ↑ YouTube Spoiler Stream 5
    — Arcanum - 2022-12-02#
  30. ↑ YouTube Spoiler Stream 5
    — Arcanum - 2022-12-02#
  31. ↑ a b State of the Sanderson 2014
    — Arcanum - 2014-12-18#
  32. ↑ Goodreads Fantasy Book Discussion Warbreaker Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2010-01-18#
  33. ↑ a b Skyward Seattle signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-10#
  34. ↑ FanX Spring 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-04-19#
  35. ↑ Rhythm of War Preview Q&As
    — Arcanum - 2020-10-01#
  36. ↑ Oathbringer Portland signing
    — Arcanum - 2017-11-16#
  37. ↑ White Sand vol.1 release party
    — Arcanum - 2016-06-28#
  38. ↑ State of the Sanderson 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-12-19#
  39. ↑ Skyward Houston signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-19#
  40. ↑ Secret Project #5 Reveal and Livestream
    — Arcanum - 2024-03-21#
  41. ↑ Miscellaneous 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-12-19#
  42. ↑ RoW Release Party
    — Arcanum - 2020-11-17#
  43. ↑ Idaho Falls signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-12-29#
  44. ↑ FanX 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-09-06#
  45. ↑ a b Hal-Con 2012
    — Arcanum - 2012-10-30#
  46. ↑ General Reddit 2016
    — Arcanum - 2016-12-21#
  47. ↑ State of the Sanderson 2015
    — Brandon's website - 2015-12-18#
  48. ↑ a b c State of the Sanderson 2017
    — Brandon's website - 2017-12-18#
  49. ↑ a b State of the Sanderson 2019
    — Brandon's website - 2019-12-19#
  50. ↑ a b c d e State of the Sanderson 2016
    — Brandon's website - 2016-12-18#
  51. ↑ Secret Project #4 Reveal and Livestream
    — Arcanum - 2022-03-29#
  52. ↑ Skyward Pre-Release AMA
    — Arcanum - 2018-10-12#
  53. ↑ a b General Reddit 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-05-28#
  54. ↑ YouTube Livestream 9
    — Arcanum - 2020-05-28#
  55. ↑ FanX Spring 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-04-19#
  56. ↑ State of the Sanderson 2017
    — Arcanum - 2017-12-19#
  57. ↑ /r/books AMA 2015
    — Arcanum - 2015-03-13#
  58. ↑ General Twitter 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-04-12#
  59. ↑ State of the Sanderson 2022
    — Brandon's website - 2022-12-22#
  60. ↑ Secret Project #2 Reveal and Livestream
    — Arcanum - 2022-03-15#
  61. ↑ a b YouTube Livestream 22
    — Arcanum - 2020-11-12#
  62. ↑ a b c d e f g h i j k l m State of the Sanderson 2020
    — Brandon's website - 2020-12-18#
  63. ↑ a b State of the Sanderson 2023
    — Brandon's website - 2023-12-19#
  64. ↑ Miscellaneous 2023
    — Arcanum - 2023-01-01#
  65. ↑ Secret Project Kickstarter Reveal and Livestream
    — Arcanum - 2022-03-01#
  66. ↑ Peter Ahlstrom on Twitter
    — Twitter - 2021-06-24#
  67. ↑ a b JABberwocky Catalog & Rights Guide
    — awfulagent.com - 2021-06-14#
  68. ↑ General Reddit 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-08-02#
  69. ↑ Comments on TV series and audio originals
    — Reddit - 2020-6-22#
  70. ↑ Brandon's Blog 2016
    — Arcanum - 2016-03-03#
  71. ↑ LTUE 2020
    — Arcanum - 2020-02-15#
  72. ↑ Brandon's The Apocalypse Guard announcement
    — Brandon's website - Mar 3rd, 2016#
  73. ↑ Orem signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-03-10#
  74. ↑ Skyward Pre-Release AMA
    — Arcanum - 2018-10-04#
  75. ↑ a b c d State of the Sanderson 2018
    — Brandon's website - 2018-12-18#
  76. ↑ General Reddit 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-10-28#
  77. ↑ a b State of the Sanderson 2013
    — Brandon's website - 2013-07-24#
  78. ↑ Skyward Denver signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-15#
  79. ↑ Holiday signing
    — Arcanum - 2015-12-12#
  80. ↑ Words of Radiance Backerkit Product Preview
    — Arcanum - 2024-03-15#
  81. ↑ YouTube Livestream 16
    — Arcanum - 2020-08-20#
  82. ↑ Tor Twitter Chat
    — Arcanum - 2011-11-14#
  83. ↑ a b General Reddit 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-12-10#
  84. ↑ Salt Lake City Comic-Con 2014
    — Arcanum - 2014-09-04#
  85. ↑ FanX 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-09-07#
  86. ↑ JordanCon 2021
    — Arcanum - 2021-07-16#
  87. ↑ Skyward Seattle signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-10#
  88. ↑ Tel Aviv Signing
    — Arcanum - 2019-10-18#
  89. ↑ JordanCon 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-04-21#
  90. ↑ 17th Shard Forum Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2012-09-26#
  91. ↑ Skyward Houston signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-11-19#
  92. ↑ DragonCon 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-08-31#
  93. ↑ Words of Radiance Philadelphia signing
    — Arcanum - 2014-03-21#
  94. ↑ Idaho Falls signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-12-29#
  95. ↑ ICon 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-10-15#
  96. ↑ General Reddit 2019
    — Arcanum - 2019-01-02#
  97. ↑ Sanderson is working on a "non-Stormlight Cosmere novella"
    — Reddit - 2019-04-27#
  98. ↑ a b State of the Sanderson 2022
    — Arcanum - 2022-12-22#
  99. ↑ a b State of the Sanderson 2023
    — Arcanum - 2023-12-19#
  100. ↑ a b Idaho Falls signing
    — Arcanum - 2018-12-29#
  101. ↑ YouTube Livestream 24
    — Arcanum - 2020-12-31#
  102. ↑ YouTube Livestream 36
    — Arcanum - 2021-10-07#
  103. ↑ YouTube Livestream 39
    — Arcanum - 2022-02-01#
  104. ↑ Dark One Q&A
    — Arcanum - 2020-07-02#
  105. ↑ State of the Sanderson 2022
    — Arcanum - 2022-12-22#
  106. ↑ State of the Sanderson 2016
    — Arcanum - 2016-12-19#
  107. ↑ Dragonsteel Mini-Con 2021
    — Arcanum - 2021-11-22#
  108. ↑ General Reddit 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-12-21#
  109. ↑ Skyward Pre-Release AMA
    — Arcanum - 2018-10-04#
  110. ↑ a b c d e Hero of Ages Q&A - Time Waster's Guide
    — Arcanum - 2008-10-15#
  111. ↑ a b Galley Table Podcast interview
    — Arcanum - 2012-07-09#
  112. ↑ YouTube Spoiler Stream 4
    — Arcanum - 2022-06-16#
  113. ↑ Elantris Annotations
    — Arcanum - 2005-08-30#
  114. ↑ Warbreaker Annotations
    — Arcanum - 2010-07-15#
  115. ↑ Another Long and Rambling Post On Future Books
    — Arcanum - 2010-10-12#
  116. ↑ General Reddit 2018
    — Arcanum - 2018-12-21#
  117. ↑ Arcanum entry 8338
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  118. ↑ Arcanum entry 7811
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