The Cognitive Realm

Sanderson and Dragonsteel head to Atlanta
Apr 15, 2026
Brandon has a nemesis, a pop-up shop, and a packed JordanCon schedule—and it's all happening this week in Atlanta.
How to Run the Stormlight RPG blog, with a chasmfiend in combat with three armored shardbearers.
Apr 02, 2026
Taking on the role of game master involves extra preparation for game night and a lot of responsibility during play. As a Stormlight GM, you guide the adventure, control the adversaries, and arbitrate the rules of the game. I can’t promise that it’ll go smoothly, but I can wish you good luck.
Illustrations of a blonde robed woman, a dragon, a warrior in armor, and two youths with the text "Meet the Artists."
Mar 26, 2026
Hoid knows his stuff. And the artists who have brought his stories to life know theirs. If you're interested in owning this art for yourself, check out Hoid's Storybook Campaign on BackerKit until March 27th, then keep an eye out for their release on the Dragonsteel Store. 
The cover of Project Hail Mary that reads "What Fantasy Can Learn from Science Fiction"
Mar 23, 2026
Andy Weir doesn’t waste time expositing. As his character solves problems, he recalls fragments of his past, each relevant to the science mysteries he is solving. The first memories reveal his name, Ryland Grace, and his name is the password to access the next room on the ship. The parallels between both timelines keep the story moving, and revealing information piece by piece helps exposition land without long narrative breaks for lore dumping.
Self-Made Gnome: Will Wight from Cradle to Kickstarter
Mar 09, 2026
The stories Will tells have become beloved for millions of readers. While it was his writing that won me over, our conversation took me from interested party to life-long fan. If Will Wight isn't already on your favorites shelf or your TBR, he's about to be.
The cover image for "Hoid's Storybook Collection" live on BackerKit. Depicts Hoid and Shallan meeting in a garden.
Mar 03, 2026
At this point, the members of Team Dragonsteel are crowdfunding veterans, and many of our devoted readers are too. But each campaign has its own unique features, and we want to make sure you’re up to speed on the details as we go live today with Hoid’s Storybook Collection. This article aims to answer any questions you may have about Dragonsteel’s latest campaign on BackerKit.