Magic is usually an integral part of any secondary fantasy world. That tends to be the thing that makes it a “fantasy world”, rather than just some form of alternate […]
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Worldbuidling: Mage Circles and the Professional Mage
So, as I’m currently hip-deep in editing A Murder of Mages, one aspect I’m weaving in there is further explanation of Mage Circles, which is a crucial part of how […]
Read moreWorldbuilding: Setting the Limits
I was reminded by Mike Caton’s post about the sometimes artificial limits we place on our worlds when we are building them. On some level, that’s because without those limits, […]
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Magic is always a challenge for a fantasy writer, I think. Not actually writing about magic, per se, but dealing with your readers’ expectations of What Magic Should Be. Magic […]
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