Intentionally Blank The Art of Co-Authoring with Janci Patterson and Peter Orullian — Intentionally Blank Ep. 242
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Jan 21, 2026 Janci Patterson, a talented coauthor known for her work in YA fiction alongside Brandon Sanderson, joins Peter Orullian, a novelist and musician, to explore the nuances of coauthoring. They discuss their unique collaborations with Sanderson, including insights on tiered versus equal partnerships. The conversation shifts to their creative processes, emphasizing the importance of character authenticity and worldbuilding. Plus, they share dream historical figures they'd like to collaborate with, while tackling writing motivation and revision strategies.
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Big Worldbuilding Packet Sparked A Novel
- Brandon sent Peter a 25,000-word worldbuilding guide and a loose story prompt to develop.
- That seed document and calls evolved into the novel Songs of the Dead.
Two Distinct Collaboration Models
- Collaborations fall into equal partnerships or tiered senior/junior roles with different workflows.
- Equal work-sharing requires more coordination while tiered partnerships let the senior set vision and the junior execute.
Equal Partnerships Cost Time
- Fifty–fifty collaborations rarely save time and often take more coordination and discussion.
- They can yield creative benefits but demand mutual respect and extensive alignment work.
