SHADOWS & SCRIPT

If you want a magic system that actually matters, you need to make it unsafe. Here’s the thing: characters need to feel the weight of their powers. They should sweat, bleed, and question whether it’s worth it to use magic at all. Magic with no cost is a lazy cheat, and if you’re serious about your world-building, you’ll make sure your magic is something to fear—not a plot convenience.

Good. This isn’t just another fantasy blog full of worldbuilding checklists and “how to write a strong female character” fluff. I’m not...

Betrayal isn’t just a plot twist. It’s power in action. If you want to write a world that feels dangerous, treacherous, and real ,...