| Re: A quick query: Magic
Well, the concept of magical energies, or mana, is one that I don't really like. I prefer my magic a little less defined, I guess, and limited more by knowledge than energy. One of the nice things about the Potter books, I think. That and personally, I prefer magic that functions as a sort of allegory. But I can't answer for whether this is a common feeling.
Write whatever you love- if you love lots of magic, put it in. I suppose an editor could tell you better if it's too much, or isn't sellable. But whatever the ultimate goal of your book (to sell or whatever), you need to write whatever interests you- otherwise how can you expect others to be interested? |