Writing the Magic

I have a new book which is coming out later this year.

If you’ve ever dreamed of conjuring your own fantasy world - complete with spells, strange lands, and creatures that defy logic - Writing the Magic, edited by myself and Dan Coxon, is your essential companion. This is a collection of brand new, specially commissioned essays which gathers some of the sharpest and most imaginative voices in modern fantasy, offering inspiration and practical guidance for would-be worldbuilders as well as interesting insights for the general reader.

Featuring contributions from writers like Katherine Langrish, Hannah Kaner, Alex Pheby, Jeff Noon and many more, the book explores what makes fantasy tick: the rules that govern magical systems, the narrative structures that have the greatest impact, and the emotional truths that give imaginary realms their power.

Whether you're mapping kingdoms, plotting quests or just like reading interesting books, Writing the Magic is both a celebration of the genre and a hands-on guide to writing stories that enchant and endure.

Writing the Magic is published by Dead Ink on 18th September but is available for pre-order now.