Magic & Magic Systems for Authors

Magic is a cauldron that birthed the sciences, but has also intersected historically with cultural traditions and identity, class and income, faith and philosophy. In this two-hour workshop, Monica will demystify magic for your stories. You'll decide how to make magic unique for your needs and whether or not you require a magic system. In the second hour, Monica will critique and answer questions about magic in your stories. Participants are encouraged to send five pages exemplifying magic in your works or a summary of how your characters use magic.

Date: March 4th, 2023

Time: 2:00 PM Eastern

Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate

What to bring: Your notepad!

Expectations: Audio required. Video is preferred, but not necessary.

After the workshop is completed, you will be provided a copy of slides and personalized feedback.

After you purchase your workshop ticket, you will receive an email and SMS notification that contains a private link to our Zoom URL. If you do not receive this link, let us know. A reminder will be sent 24 hours prior to the workshop and again 10 minutes prior to the workshop. Be sure to have jason@apexbookcompany.com on your mail server's whitelist to ensure that you don't miss any communications.

Instructor Bio: Monica Valentinelli is an author, narrative designer, and artist who writes about magic, mystery, and mayhem—sometimes all three! Her ever-expanding portfolio includes short stories, novellas, games, comics, essays, and pop culture reference books for media/tie-in settings and her original works. Settings include: Robert E. Howard's Conan, Shadowrun, Cyberpunk RED, Dungeons & Dragons, Pathfinder, World of Darkness, Unknown Armies, The Yellow King, and many more! Find out more at www.booksofm.com.

Apex Books will provide at least two seats for our writing workshops that will be free for those in financial hardship. If you want to take our workshop but can't afford to pay the workshop fee, email Jason Sizemore (jason@apexbookcompany.com).