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An episode of the Novel Beginnings podcast, hosted by Novel Beginnings, titled "Magic" was published on February 28, 2024 and runs 22 minutes.

February 28, 2024 ·22m · Novel Beginnings

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In Episode 9 of Novel Beginnings, hosts Di and Tim delve into the fascinating world of magic systems in storytelling. They explore Brandon Sanderson's three laws of magic, discussing strategies for crafting unique and compelling magic systems in their novels.

In Episode 9 of Novel Beginnings, hosts Di and Tim delve into the fascinating world of magic systems in storytelling. They explore Brandon Sanderson's three laws of magic, discussing strategies for crafting unique and compelling magic systems in their novels.

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