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The Narrative Past: Using Past Perfect
The past perfect can be tricky. Learn what it is and how to use it in your writing.
3 min read


Briar's Book by Tamora Pierce
Explore how Tamora Pierce effectively uses a soft magic system in "Briar's Book" and the Circle Universe.
8 min read


A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane
A Wizard Abroad by Diane Duane is one of the few examples of a hard magic system in YA fantasy. An in-depth analysis of how she does it.
6 min read


Creating Magic Systems
Even with magic, there need to be some ground rules. Learn the ins and outs of creating a functional magic system.
13 min read


Finding a Publisher
A quick overview to finding a publisher without an agent.
5 min read
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