29 episodes

World Building, writing, and storytelling are a craft we can develop and improve over time. Let's dig in to all the details discover a way to make more expansive worlds and enthralling stories together.

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Myth Weaving Charlie Dorsett (they/she)

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World Building, writing, and storytelling are a craft we can develop and improve over time. Let's dig in to all the details discover a way to make more expansive worlds and enthralling stories together.

www.projectshadow.com

    Hard Magic Systems - World Building 201

    Hard Magic Systems - World Building 201

    I am not going into the intricacy of making a hard magic system, instead we are going to talk about why you might want to make one and why I think you shouldn't.

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    • 30 min
    Illuminism- World Building 201

    Illuminism- World Building 201

    Illuminism is the type of magic covered in Mysticism and Occultism. It is a style of magic system rarely built.

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    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett

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    • 31 min
    Soft Magic Systems- World Building 201

    Soft Magic Systems- World Building 201

    Soft Magic Systems are often used as an excuse for poor world building, but they are harder to write than you might think.

    If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett

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    Join my Discord.

    YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/

    Site: https://www.projectshadow.com

    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/


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    • 31 min
    Styles of Fiction with Magic- World Building 201

    Styles of Fiction with Magic- World Building 201

    On today's episode, we discuss fabulism, visionary/mystic fantasy, low fantasy, and high fantasy.

    If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett

    Or buy me a Coffee on Ko-fi.

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    YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/

    Site: https://www.projectshadow.com

    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/


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    • 31 min
    First Questions about Magic Systems- World Building 201

    First Questions about Magic Systems- World Building 201

    Before we get to the hard stuff, we need to cover the basics. Why magic? What are they called? What is the scale? What is the depth?

    If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett

    Or buy me a Coffee on Ko-fi.

    Join my Discord.

    YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/

    Site: https://www.projectshadow.com

    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/


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    • 30 min
    The Problem with Magic Systems- World Building 201

    The Problem with Magic Systems- World Building 201

    Let's start out discussion about Magic Systems in World Building by talking about some of the pitfalls to avoid and early steps on the path.

    Why do you want magic in your story?

    Racism in Magic Systems.

    Sexism in Magic Systems.

    Colonialism in Magic Systems.

    Beware the pitfalls.

    If you want to support the work that I do, you can join the project on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cedorsett

    Or buy me a Coffee on Ko-fi.

    Join my Discord.

    YouTube Channel= https://www.youtube.com/user/cedorsett/

    Site: https://www.projectshadow.com

    Dragon's of Night: https://www.worldanvil.com/w/dragons-of-night

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/cedorsett

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/projectshadowsite/


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    • 30 min

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