Name: Magic Rules (and How to Break Them)
Start: 2024-08-16T13:00:00-0600
End: 2024-08-16T13:50:00-0600

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Friday August 16, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT

Canmore

A wizard did it. Or did they? The in-world rules surrounding magic systems and how to codify them can be complex, but there are tricks to make it simpler. And once you've figured out what the rules actually are, you can figure out the best way to break them for maximum literary benefit.

Speakers

Amanda Witow

Amanda Witow is the author of the historical fantasy series, Legend's Legacy. An upper elementary teacher with a BA in psychology and classical studies, she is, indisputably, a nerd. She regularly participates in NaNoWriMo (and has even won several times), shares excerpts and short... Read More →

Friday August 16, 2024 1:00pm - 1:50pm MDT
Canmore

Interactive Seminar, Science Fiction, Fantasy

When Words Collide 2024

Amanda Witow

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