Cosmere picked up by Apple TV

[Retros_x]

No, I'm not, because it's not saying it's "definitely a bad business decision".

That is literally you projecting on to my comment lol.

Yes, totally me projecting after interpreting your own conclusion

I think the answer is very definitely no, personally

to the question you asked yourself:

Is blowing hundreds of millions (and likely high hundreds of millions at that) on adapting Stormlight - which is kind of a nothing story with nothing meaningful or terribly human to say, at least in the 3000+ pages of books 1-3, a good use of money for Apple?

Stuff likes this robs me completey of any desire to read the rest of your points and participate in a discussion with you, so I don't.

 

[Paul Farquhar]

What Apple seem to be hoping is that because Sanderson is a meticulous writer and planner (which they Duffer brothers are not), him acting as showrunner in a visual medium rather than a written one, won't be a problem. And it might not, if he can learn to delegate, if he can learn to edit, if he's willing to plan in the right.

Which I think is the thing. By all impressions, Sanderson is a serious, hard working professional who works well with others and doesn’t have an overinflated ego. Which already puts him ahead of a lot of people working in TV. If he doesn’t have a particular skill he can be trusted to study to acquire it or give way to someone better qualified in that area.

It’s obviously a risk, but less of a risk than it might be trusting someone of a different character.

 

[Ruin Explorer]

Yes, totally me projecting after interpreting your own conclusion

to the question you asked yourself:

Stuff likes this robs me completey of any desire to read the rest of your points and participate in a discussion with you, so I don't.

I mean, you should read what you quoted. I literally asked if it was a good deal! That wasn't a purely rhetorical question, that was an actual question! I gave my answer and expected others which didn't make up other opinions and assign them to me. My opinion is right there and doesn't need to be re-written incorrectly. Good grief! I didn't, for example, say anything like it was a "nonsense decision" - that's all you. But you attributed that to me anyway, instead of using what I did say.

 

[Mort]

I'm a little worried about this.

Not because I don't think Sanderson is sane, relatively sensible, or organised or whatever, but for two specific reasons:

1) Sanderson has almost no experience in the industry and this is a huge role.

This is a legitimate worry!

But Sanderson already employs a massive team of people to help with his work. I don't think he'll have any trouble adding people who are VERY familiar with the process and fully accepting their input.

2) He's taking on a ton of work when he's already doing a ton of work.

This part, I don't think I'm worried about. The man's work ethic and output is phenomenal.

Years ago, he wrote a novel (Warbreaker) and posted EVERY step of his writing process along the way. From notes, to initial draft to edits and revisions. The speed, output and dedication was truly amazing. I can't think of anyone who could match it (Well maybe King in his early, cocaine fueled, days).

In other words, rather than being skeptical, as I usually would be on something like this - I'm quite optimistic.