Understanding the tradecraft of worldbuilding, character design, plot mechanics, and writing style.
Worldbuilding Analysis
Explore what makes fictional worlds feel alive.
-
How Magic System Loss Mechanics Answer “Why Doesn’t Everyone Use Magic?” Worldbuilding Lessons from Mary Poppins
Struggling with magic system plot holes? Learn how loss mechanics solve the “Why doesn’t everyone use magic?” problem using lessons from Mary Poppins.
-
How to Design Soft Magic Systems by Refusing to Explain. Worldbuilding Lessons from Mary Poppins
Stop treating soft magic systems like lazy worldbuilding. Discover how P.L. Travers and Hayao Miyazaki use mystery and ‘Weaponized Silence’ to build wonder.
-
How to Design Intrinsic Magic Systems Where Characters ARE Magic. Worldbuilding Lessons from Mary Poppins
Does your character do magic, or ARE they magic? Learn how to design intrinsic magic systems using worldbuilding lessons from Mary Poppins.