How to ask Brandon a question

[Duxredux he/him]

I feel like that this should be obvious but I haven't figure out where to find it. Where are the correct places, formats, and schedules to ask Brandon a question for a WoB? Particularly for his spoiler streams, I haven't figured out when and where to ask my questions.

[alder24]

5 minutes ago, Duxredux said:

I feel like that this should be obvious but I haven't figure out where to find it. Where are the correct places, formats, and schedules to ask Brandon a question for a WoB? Particularly for his spoiler streams, I haven't figured out when and where to ask my questions.

Looking at the last YT Frugal spoiler stream, there was an earlier announcement of the incoming stream and in its description there was a link to the reddit thread from which questions were taken. Sometimes questions are answered from YT comments or other media during the stream. Generally you have to look out for an announcement of a spoiler stream and ask your question in the reddit thread. I know Brandon is planning to do a spoiler stream for every SP, so there should be one for Yumi soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oYIs7Nn3JaQ

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Hello everyone!

I know it's been a minute since we had a stream and we apologize for the long wait. But I think we've done these enough now (57 episodes so far!) that we know the drill. Please leave your questions on the Reddit thread below and/or upvote your favorite questions for me to ask Brandon.

The first hour will be non-spoiler and we'll give ample warning to viewers who want to avoid spoilers about Frugal Wizard before we segue the stream to more spoilery topics for the last 15-20 minutes of the stream (a bit shorter stream today as Brandon already did a stream today with Daniel Greene and Joe Abercrombie).

This spoiler stream is for Frugal Wizard only, not Brandon's other cosmere/non-cosmere properties.

I'll also be taking questions I like from the varying social media threads I watch during the stream but most of the questions will be derived from the Reddit thread below.

Reddit thread - https://www.reddit.com/r/Sanderson/comments/16at1vu/livestream_with_brandon_sanderson_this_thursday/

 

[Treamayne]

22 minutes ago, Duxredux said:

I feel like that this should be obvious but I haven't figure out where to find it. Where are the correct places, formats, and schedules to ask Brandon a question for a WoB? Particularly for his spoiler streams, I haven't figured out when and where to ask my questions.

I tried to ask one via the "contact us" page on the website, but was blown off. As far as I know, the only reliable ways to make the attempt are:

1. At a signing
2. During an AMA, and only if you use the platform hosting the AMA
3. During a Spoiler Stream, and only if you use the platform hosting the stream (since the chat is, AFAIK, part of the client).**

Shared questions have mostly been nixed, which means those of us limied in Digital interaction and unable to travel for signing will never get a chance to ask a question, unless something like the MtG system gets introduced / attempted:

Spoiler

An AMA is planned, but instead of being live on something like Reddit (shudder), they solicit question for a certain amount of time (usually 1 week - via Reddit, forums, Blog post, etc) - and afterward the Author selects a certain amount of questions to answer (usually blog post or article).

This format allows the author to aggregate/avoid frequently similar questions, pick the ones most relevant and least RAFOy; while also allowing fans time to hear of the event, spread the word, and anticipate the content without wprrying about platorm/timing conflicts.

I can only hope they consider trying this some time. . . it's my only chance *

*technically, there is a non-0% chance of Brandon visiting Ft Bragg, but I don't think he has ever done a Military Base Q&A or Reading. . .

**Jossed by @alder24 sounds like they use Reddit (ugh) for taking questions during the stream.

Edited October 1, 2023 by Treamayne

[alder24]

10 minutes ago, Treamayne said:

**Jossed by @alder24 sounds like they use Reddit (ugh) for taking questions during the stream.

Yes, but in the recent Shardcast interview with Brandon he said that his team isn't pleased with Reddit and they're looking for alternatives (link with timestamp to that part).