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Original Essays | October 18, 2009

Victoria Hislop: IMG From Leprosy to Lorca — Strange Inspiration

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My first novel, The Island, was inspired by a chance visit to a tiny island leper colony off the coast of Greece on our summer holiday. It was a... Continue »
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Elements of Fantasy: Magic

by Dave A. Law

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Synopsis:

Whether your magical system is based on science, mythology or a combination of both, you'll find this volume full of helpful advice. Imaginative chapters cover topics such as worldly magical flavors, magical beasts and cursing (though probably not the kind you're thinking ).

Being a definitive research tool, each chapter digs into techniques, methodology and gentle reminders on how to write a better fantasy using magical systems.

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ISBN:
9781896944968
Subtitle:
Magic
Author:
Law, Dave A.
Publisher:
Dragon Moon Press
Subject:
Writing Skills
Edition Description:
Updated and REV
Publication Date:
November 2008
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Pages:
288
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