tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post8615067759743116867..comments2024-03-28T01:04:21.897-06:00Comments on Gossamer Obsessions: DONE! DONE DONE DONE!AnimeJunehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18229748454410488167noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-24380259464725229302009-04-07T07:58:00.000-06:002009-04-07T07:58:00.000-06:00Mike --> Magic in fantasy doesn't have to a...Mike --> Magic in fantasy doesn't have to abide by natural rules, but it doesn't mean it doesn't abide by any rules. Good magic in fantasy has to be limited by boundaries - whether physical, emotional, or societal. <BR/><BR/>In the case of my novel, magic is equated with art or education - it's restricted by class and social conventions. I mean, think about the 19th century. If people have two hands and can do all work, why would they need servants? So that they don't have to! Lots of epic fantasies (i.e. that take place in a medieval world) still employ servants even though characters can perform magic.<BR/><BR/>As for the rest of your post - um, no. <BR/><BR/>M --> Congratulations! I'm just starting the research stage now. With flashcards. Lots and LOTS of Flashcards. *lol*<BR/><BR/>MaryK --> Great idea! Thank you!AnimeJunehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18229748454410488167noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-26906290088866679002009-04-05T16:10:00.000-06:002009-04-05T16:10:00.000-06:00Can't help with research myself, but the Word Wenc...Can't help with research myself, but the Word Wenches have had some posts in the past about research books and tools that they use. They also answer questions from readers on the blog.MaryKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08682701056706320844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-16893265535429383632009-04-03T21:52:00.000-06:002009-04-03T21:52:00.000-06:00Congrats! I just wrote 'the end' on my first MS my...Congrats! I just wrote 'the end' on my first MS myself also. Now half way through revisions. Yay!<BR/><BR/>Sadly, I'm of no help on the servant front...M.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07498466631016466048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348815.post-52606588603584152072009-04-03T19:19:00.000-06:002009-04-03T19:19:00.000-06:00If people can do magical deeds, then why would the...If people can do magical deeds, then why would they need servants? Is the heroine a servant?<BR/><BR/>I suggest that you make some secret initiation rites part of your story. Initiation rites usually differ for boys and girls, so that's a sexy element. Also, since initiation rites are secret, you might have attempts to spy on the other sex's rites, which would involve deception, codes, sneaking around, cross-dressing and other such hijinks.<BR/><BR/>For boys, the main utility of magic powers would be to turn oneself invisible and then sneak into places where girls are naked. What's the corresponding, main utility for magic powers for girls?Mike Sylwesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09987402330015664312noreply@blogger.com