Chef Writer VS Cook Writer

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[AsiniusNaso]

And if you’re actually a tiny rat under another guy’s chef hat, you’re a ghost writer! A Writeatouille!

[Rhadagar]

I feel like this applies to a lot of skills. This is just all round good advice.

[Maerahn]

Brandon Sanderson is the teacher I wish I had, back when I first started writing stories.

[TsunamiWyvern]

I think Interstellar directed by Chiropter Nolan is a good example of a chief at work. Interstellar has many commonalties with the typical fantasy story. You have a farmer who is chosen to go on this long trip to save humanity and gets a bit of advice from an old wise mentor. Yet I haven’t seen anyone call Interstellar cliché.

[asteroidfarm]

How does he always find the most meaningful distinctions?? What a legend..

[maurinet]

Romance is probably the worst offender. Not all stories need a romance. Yet it's accepted as a given in most stories written today that if you have two leads, they are going to end up together.

[stephanhart]

As a Chef I am happy that you differentiate. Similar but not the same. Love your work. Bring on the Lopin!!!

[masonwheeler]

I love this explanation! Totally going to borrow it as a computer programmer, because in my line of work we are basically in the business of writing (exceptionally complex) recipes, and you can't do that well unless you understand how the ingredients work and interact with one another.

[combogalis]

Understand the rules so you can know when to break them.

[Gevaudan]

Ok but what do you call a writer like me who barely knows how to use a microwave

[piotrbrys]

Ordered Elantris, Warbreaker and Mistborn after reading Stormlight, Can't wait to get into your writing more!

[chriswahl]

I've never heard this metaphor before, but I actually discovered a year or two ago that apparently I am more of a chef than a cook. I don't have any real experience with cooking, but in a mostly "what do we have in the fridge/pantry" kinda way, I've thrown things together that I think would taste good, and they have. My wife now tells me that I missed my calling as a chef. 😅

I'm an indie game dev in progress, and I can say that before I began my game dev journey my understanding of game design was 100% that of a cook, and it's been very rewarding & fun to become more of a game design chef.

I'm really glad I found your channel and really love your content. Thank you.

[midnightlemon]

I've watched all of Brandon's lectures but I keep watching all his new stuff anyway because I just like hearing him talk.

[xan]

This makes me think of something I've always been told about cooking, and how it absolutely applies to writing as well: Don't be afraid to experiment! Try that new "spice"! Add a dash of "sugar" where you might otherwise not! Innovate!

The worst thing that can happen is that it doesn't work, and that in and of itself is a valuable learning experience, as long as you take the time to examine *why* it didn't work. And who knows? Just because it didn't work in this "dish" doesn't have to mean that it won't work in any.

Certainly, there are "recipes" that are popular and successful combinations, and they are popular and successful for a reason. However, that doesn't mean that the unorthodox combination you've just dreamed up can't be popular or successful. You just have to take the plunge and find out.

[leonmayne]

I’m more of a three year old who has only just discovered the kitchen cupboard.

[jotender]

I don't write and I don't want to write but those videos are very enjoyable and informative. TY for posting them for free Brandon!

[samthestache]

Ah, in my line of work this is known as Engineer vs Technician.

[kraygames]

Wow, fantastic metaphor Brandon! Helped me to finally realize what has always been wrong with my stories.

[paualamar]

2:25 “Let me Explain”
No need, the metaphor was perfect.

[EhsJaySaunders]

I love me the Plagueis retcon, though. And the novel.