"Magic is what makes fantasy fantastic," someone says, "you can't apply rules to them or else it loses wonder!" I respond, "Sure, but if you want to write them you will certainly want to know how they work." Writing is all about execution, and I find applying some basic laws of physics to magic systems make them more understandable and realistic. Here, I'm going to outline my basic method for developing a magic system.
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Welcome!
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Book trailer:
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February 26, 2010, 03:18:15 AM by Shivertongue |
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Thanks for an awesome book!
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Interesting coincidence
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May 28, 2010, 06:17:58 PM by Talyn |
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Dan Wells: The Devil?
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June 14, 2009, 08:01:03 AM by Fellfrosch |
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Sample Chapters?
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March 09, 2010, 12:25:13 AM by Peter Ahlstrom |
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IANASK Typos
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August 18, 2009, 08:11:40 AM by sortitus |
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Now's your time, Dan...
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