When Will The Next Brandon Sanderson Novella Be Released?

When I'm in full hype mode I become that friend who pings everyone the second Brandon says something, so here's the short, chatty take: there isn't a confirmed release date for a new Brandon Sanderson novella that I can point to as of mid-2024. He announces things in a few predictable places — his newsletter, the 'State of Sanderson' livestreams, and brandonsanderson.com — so those should be your go-to signals.

He also sometimes drops shorter works into collections or as special project extras, which means a novella could show up in a less obvious way than a standalone book. If you want to catch it right when it happens, sign up for his newsletter, subscribe to his YouTube, and maybe follow a bookstore wishlist so you get that preorder notification. I'm keeping my fingers crossed too; few things beat the thrill of a fresh Sanderson short story popping up between the big releases.

Honestly, I check his channels like someone's checking a train schedule — when Brandon posts a new 'State of Sanderson' I stop whatever I'm doing and pay attention. As of my last deep-dive in June 2024 there wasn't a publicly confirmed date for a brand-new Brandon Sanderson novella. He tends to announce specifics on his newsletter, YouTube livestreams called 'State of Sanderson', or on brandonsanderson.com, and sometimes novellas show up tucked into collections (think 'Arcanum Unbounded' or one-offs like 'The Emperor's Soul'). So if you're waiting for a precise day, it might not exist yet — but there are reliable places that will light up the moment he or his publisher says something official.

From being in the fandom long enough, I can tell you how this usually plays out: Brandon juggles huge series and short works, and publication timing depends on editing, cover art, printing schedules, and sometimes tie-ins with special editions or Kickstarter projects. He also occasionally releases shorter works through anthologies, digital exclusives, or as extras for collectors, so a new novella could appear in a few different formats. Realistically, if he’s mentioned working on a short project in a livestream, expect an announcement a few months before publication — they rarely spring a printed novella on the community with zero notice because of marketing and preorder logistics.

If you want a practical plan: subscribe to his newsletter at brandonsanderson.com, follow his YouTube for 'State of Sanderson', and join a couple of fan communities or a Discord — those places almost always catch publisher listings or preorder links fast. I also keep a wishlist on my usual bookstore sites so I get alerts when a listing goes live. The waiting is part of the fun for me; I love the little flurry of speculation and cover reveals that comes just before a release, and honestly it makes finally holding the book feel like more of a reward.