https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8138/the-seven-stages-of-building-a-magic-systemen-USTelligent Community 10https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8138/the-seven-stages-of-building-a-magic-systemFri, 04 Nov 2022 17:39:23 GMT809ccca5-04d2-44bf-8f5c-ff0a6d33c80b:c1dcbceb-0b18-4ccf-8a86-48a01d049eadC.R. Rowensonhttps://www.authorlearningcenter.com/writing/fiction/w/plot-planning/8138/the-seven-stages-of-building-a-magic-system#commentsCurrent Revision posted to Plot Planning by C.R. Rowenson on 11/4/2022 5:39:23 PM<br /> <p><br />Creating an imaginary world from scratch that is interesting and believable can be very challenging. Fantasy authors have the unique challenge of building a magic system that excites readers, supports the story, and follows genre rules. Fantasy author and book coach C.R. Rowenson believes there are the seven stages a writer must go through to create an effective magic system. These stages include: 1) inspiration , 2) idea generation , 3) alignment , 4) definition , 5) restrictions or limitations , 6) testing , and 7) iteration.</p> <p><a href="https://www.authorlearningcenter.com/cfs-file/__key/communityserver-wikis-components-files/00-00-00-00-66/TheSevenStagesofBuildingaMagicSystem.mp4">www.authorlearningcenter.com/.../TheSevenStagesofBuildingaMagicSystem.mp4</a></p><div style="clear:both;"></div> <div style="font-size: 90%;">Tags: fiction, Science Fiction and Fantasy, Teen and Young Adult, video</div>