What's the WORST writing advice Brandon Sanderson and Tim Hickson have ever heard? Well, they each bring five of the most controversial contradictions they've received to this conversation on writing.

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Chapters

(0:00) Introductions
(1:39) ShOw DoN'T TeLL and wrITe whAT YoU kNoW
(7:28) Said is DEAD
(13:22) You don't need discipline
(16:46) Characters have to be likable
(21:11) Rats with swords and terrible tips from professionals
(26:02) Everything has to be plotrelevant
(30:57) Never revise
(35:10) Ruin your characters LIVES
(37:35) Be more attractive
(41:40) It's the hero's journey or the highway