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Fix Plot Holes in Fantasy Magic Systems (Editor Tips)
Complex magic systems are thrilling yet tricky – they demand clear rules, believable costs, and unwavering consistency to avoid plot holes that pull readers out. In this post, we’ll unpack what editors scrutinize to fix plot holes in fantasy magic systems, especially for first-time authors weaving intricate worlds. Hard vs. Soft Magic: Know Your Rules…
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Fantasy Prologue: Why Skip Them + Strong Alternatives
Fantasy prologue hot take: your fantasy novel might not need that prologue. Controversial? Maybe! But it opens up an important conversation about how to enter your story in ways that hook readers without overwhelming them with lore or slowing the pace. Common Fantasy Prologue Pitfalls As an editor, I see many prologues used as “lore…
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Fantasy Worldbuilding Without Overwhelming Readers
How to Build a Believable World Without Overwhelming the Reader As a reader, nothing pulls me out of a fantasy faster than pages of names, histories, and maps before I’ve met a single character I care about. As an editor, I see plenty of drafts that are only one small revision away from being deeply…
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Fantasy Worldbuilding Blueprint: Avoid These 5 Mistakes
Fantasy Worldbuilding Blueprint: Avoid These 5 Mistakes Writers: if your fantasy worldbuilding has turned into a lore avalanche, your readers might be quietly backing away. Worldbuilding is one of the joys of fantasy, but it’s also one of the easiest places to lose your reader’s attention. When a draft lands in the inbox packed with…
