Charlie N. Holmberg's Book of Magic: The Ultimate Fantasy Author's Guide to Magic Systems (Unabridged‪)‬

Unravel the secrets to crafting a masterful magic system from bestselling fantasy author Charlie N. Holmberg.

Whether using magic as flavor or as an essential piece of plot, this book will guide fantasy authors, from new to experienced, through the delicate layers of creating, utilizing, and mastering magic systems.

In this book, we will...

Discuss the schools, laws, and spectrum of magic
Learn to build individual pieces of a magic system
Dig into magic's influence on worldbuilding
Examine different types and styles of magic
Develop and polish original magic systems


With workshops, work pages, and reference materials included, this succinct one-and-done guide to crafting the magical elements of the fantasy genre is a must-have for speculative fiction authors.