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Magic

Science Fiction/Fantasy Developing Magic Systems

Award-winning author Whitney Hill shares considerations for developing a magic system for your stories and how to avoid boxing yourself in for future works.

Writing Techniques The Myth of Lightning: Or, How My “Morbid Curiosity” Led to My Most Recent Novel Karen White

Write Better Fiction Rachel Greenlaw: Write What Sets Your Soul on Fire Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction When Mystery and Mythology Collide Michael Woodson

Write Better Fiction 5 Tips for Adding a Little Magic to Your Rom-Com Lana Harper

Writing Techniques Creating Believable Magic Nan Fischer

Write Better Fiction Using Magic as Metaphor in Fantasy Novels Adrienne Tooley

Young Adult Adrienne Tooley: On Giving Time for Lightbulb Moments in Fiction Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Mat Osman: On Finding Inspiration Through Doing the Work of Writing Robert Lee Brewer

Interviews Valeria Ruelas: On Teaching Tarot, Brujeria, and Witchcraft Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction 5 Tips for Mixing Magic and Romance in a Novel Sangu Mandanna

Writing Techniques Making Magic, Part 2: Structuring Your Unique System Moriah Richard

Writing Techniques Making Magic, Part 1: Defining and Selecting Magic Systems Moriah Richard

Writing Techniques Making Magic: Mastering the Art of Magical Realism Kristin Bair

Writing Genres 5 Lessons Studying Sleight-of-Hand Can Teach You About Writing Suspense Michael Kardos

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