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Brandon Sanderson’s life is full of ambition on his work.

Sanderson has loved books since he was young. He enjoyed reading when he was child, but he lost his interest because all books have similar story line. When Mrs. Reader recommended Sanderson to read the fantasy book, Dragons bane, he found the interest to the book again. Sanderson continued reading many fantasy books during his teenager year. (Sanderson ) Brandon Sanderson studied a lot about writing. At first he majored in biochemistry at Brigham Young University. However, when he was on a mission trip in Seoul, he realized that he wanted to write. After came back he changed his major to English. He learned from professor David Farland how to be a writer on business side. He volunteered as an editor on the Leading Edge, BYU’s science …show more content…

It means that if the author shows the character’s personality and ability well in the story, then people could interpret the flow of the story well and be more curious about what will happen. (Sanderson)
The hard magic, on the other hand, is described by the author. Author present the specific magic that will use next of the story, so reader could understand how the story will be organized by the magic and they could figure out the laws on the magic. Then, readers could use the magic to solve the problems. Through this magic, author could establish the events on the story. (Sanderson)

Brigham Young University affects Brandon Sanderson

Brandon Sanderson studied at Brigham Young University. BYU is established by Brigham Young, one of the founders of the LDS. BYU’s aim is to improve students in faith, intellect and character. They want students learning and getting skill in their life. The school’s education is based on the faith of the Mormons. Their mission is that make students to keep try to make themselves perfect and get hopes on the eternal life.

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