The Complete Beginner's Guide to Magic
What's the most fun part of writing a fantasy book? Why, the magic, of course! Come learn about the different types of magic in your favorite fantasy stories, and all the things you need to think about when you're getting ready to make your own!
45 Minute Program
Welcome to magic school! Did you remember to bring your wand? Spellbooks? Magic rocks? Enchanted herbs? Wisecracking familiar? Spellcasting bubblegum that casts different curses based on how big the bubbles are?
Something integral to almost all fantasy is how magic shapes the people and places of the fantasy realm. But developing magic can be complicated! Join me to learn about the different types of magic and all the things to consider while you're conjuring up your very own magical universe!
Something integral to almost all fantasy is how magic shapes the people and places of the fantasy realm. But developing magic can be complicated! Join me to learn about the different types of magic and all the things to consider while you're conjuring up your very own magical universe!
About the Author
Sofiya Pasternack is a mental health professional, the highly-distractible author of fantasy for kids, and prone to oversharing gross medical stories. She's the author of Sydney Taylor Book Honor ANYA AND THE DRAGON (HMH 2019), and ANYA AND THE NIGHTINGALE (HMH 2020).
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