November is a month that celebrates authors. So whether you're finishing your National Novel Writing Month
Brandon Sanderson
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Brandon Sanderson came to BYU in 1994 with the goal of pursuing a major in biochemistry. After a mission to Korea, he changed his major to English. He worked as a night desk clerk at a hotel, which allowed him to write and go to school. Sanderson completed seven novels during his undergraduate years and even became the editor-in-chief of one of the student literary journals on campus, 'The Leading Edge.'
2. Stephen Covey
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Stephen R. Covey received his doctorate from BYU after studying business at University of Utah and getting his MBA from Harvard. He was named as one of Time Magazine's 25 most influential Americans. Perhaps his best known book, '7 Habits of Highly Effective People,' is an international best seller. It has sold over 25 million copies in 40 languages. Other books by Covey include 'First Things First,' 'The 8th Habit: From Effectiveness to Greatness,' and 'One Child At a Time.' Covey passed away in 2012 surrounded by loving family. Read more about Covey and his books here
3. Orson Scott Card
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Orson Scott Card began his BYU career as an archeology major and later changed his major to theatre. After serving a mission in Brazil and graduating, he founded his own repertory theatre company. He also worked as a staff editor for The Ensign. Card is known for authoring 'Ender's Game' and which was made into a film
4. Stephenie Meyer
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Stephenie Meyer graduated from BYU in English Literature. She is best known for her four-part 'Twilight' series, which has sold over 100 million copies in over 50 different countries and has been translated into 37 languages. Meyer is also the author of 'The Host,' which had the No. 1 spot on both the New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller lists. Both 'The Host' and all of the books in the Twilight Saga have been made into movies