Fiction-Writing Boot Camp: Constructing Magic Systems

What You Will Learn?

• In order to write a believable, clever magic system, one must understand not only the mechanics of how that system works, but also its most simple and far-reaching implications-- the effect it has on your fictional world, the way it affects how your characters think, and the ways it might affect your fictional societies..
• We’re going to talk about everything from the social aspects and implications of your magic system to the actual physical mechanics of how it works—all drawing from my background in history and anthropology, as well as my experience writing novels. .
• There’s a ton of existing mythology built around magic in modern-day literature, and of course, there’s nothing wrong with borrowing ideas here and there, but if you’re going to write something from the ground up, completely inventing your own system with all of its complexities, these are the elements you’re going to have to take into consideration. This class will help you better understand the systems you're building, as well as how to incorporate them into your worldbuilding and character designs, to help your writing become as immersive and well-rounded as it can be. .