# If you've read Brandon Sanderson (or enjoy discussing fantasy writing in general)

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**Created:** [April 15, 2009, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youve-read-brandon-sanderson-or-enjoy-discussing-fantasy-writing-in-general/493206 "2009-04-15T18:58:12Z")\
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**Author:** ![Helena](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/c68b51/32.png) [@Helena](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Helena)\
**Post date:** [April 15, 2009, 6:58pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/if-youve-read-brandon-sanderson-or-enjoy-discussing-fantasy-writing-in-general/493206/1 "2009-04-15T18:58:12Z")

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I really enjoyed these two podcasts:

[Writing Excuses Episode 14: Magic Systems and their Rules](http://www.writingexcuses.com/2008/05/12/writing-excuses-episode-14-magic-systems-and-their-rules/)

[Writing Excuses Episode 15: Costs and Ramifications of Magic](http://www.writingexcuses.com/2008/05/18/writing-excuses-episode-15-costs-and-ramifications-of-magic/)