Podcast
August 8, 2025
340. N. V. Haskell How to Create Magic Systems
Nicole “N. V.” Haskell was a Writers of the Future winner in Volume 38 with her fantasy short story, “The Mystical Farrago.” Her recent novel, The Malice of Moons and Mages, is an epic fantasy novel, first in a series, where Nicole creates a world filled with magic but with special rules and laws. In this episode, we discuss how to world-build a magical realm and the importance of staying true to the system you have created.
We also discuss Nicole’s special journey as an author, including her Writers of the Future win and subsequent workshop in Hollywood.
Learn more at nvhaskell.com.
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Providing writing tips and art advice from Contest Judges and Winners for writers and artists wanting to take their next step, along with needed inspiration to keep on going! Based on the world-famous Writers of the Future Contest created in 1983 by L. Ron Hubbard.
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