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World Building, writing, and storytelling are a craft we can develop and improve over time. Let's dig in to all the details discover a way to make more expansive worlds and enthralling stories together.
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Hard Magic Systems - World Building 201
Listen now (30 mins) | I am not going into the intricacy of making a hard magic system, instead we are going to talk about why you might want to make…
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Charlie Dorsett (they/she)
Illuminism- World Building 201
Listen now (31 mins) | Illuminism is the type of magic covered in Mysticism and Occultism. It is a style of magic system rarely built. If you want to…
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Charlie Dorsett (they/she)
Soft Magic Systems- World Building 201
Listen now (31 mins) | Soft Magic Systems are often used as an excuse for poor world building, but they are harder to write than you might think. If you…
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Charlie Dorsett (they/she)
Styles of Fiction with Magic- World Building 201
Listen now (31 mins) | On today's episode, we discuss fabulism, visionary/mystic fantasy, low fantasy, and high fantasy. If you want to support the work…
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Charlie Dorsett (they/she)
First Questions about Magic Systems- World Building 201
Listen now (31 mins) | Before we get to the hard stuff, we need to cover the basics. Why magic? What are they called? What is the scale? What is the…
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Charlie Dorsett (they/she)
The Problem with Magic Systems- World Building 201
Listen now (31 mins) | Let's start out discussion about Magic Systems in World Building by talking about some of the pitfalls to avoid and early steps…
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Charlie Dorsett (they/she)
World Building is Writing- World Build 201
Listen now (31 mins) | I can't believe I am talking about this, but Milwordy has driven some people mad ahead of time. If you want to support the work…
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Charlie Dorsett (they/she)
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