How to Build a Magic System That Serves Your Story with Gina Kammer

Author: Stacy Frazer
Published: Sun 01 Jun 2025
Episode Link: None

Enter the WIS Podcast Anniversary Giveaway!

Win Book Coaching Sessions + More Prizes!

This week is all about writing fantasy and building magic systems!

We cover:

What a magic system is designed to do
The difference between soft vs. hard and low vs. high magic systems (and why knowing the difference matters)
Practical ways to ground readers in the familiar, even when your world is totally new
Strategies for overcoming those tricky mental blocks we all hit while building fantasy worlds (you're definitely not alone!)
Gina’s powerful tips from brain science to help you connect with your readers on a deeper level

If you’ve ever struggled to craft magic systems or fantasy worlds readers can’t get enough of, this episode is for you. Gina and I will leave you feeling inspired, capable, and excited to dive into your own magical creations

Links mentioned:

Four Core Types of Magic Systems

inkybookwyrm.com

Word Wizard's Journey: Turn Your Story Idea into a Marketable Book https://www.inkybookwyrm.com/f/bookmap

YouTube: Gina Kammer, The Inky Bookwyrm

https://www.youtube.com/@ginakammer

Enchant Your Readers program

https://www.inkybookwyrm.com/courses/enchantyourreaders

Plus, fantasy and sci-fi writers can join her Critique Partner Program (50% off through this link!)

Have a comment or idea about the show? Send me a direct text! Love to hear from you.

Support the show

To become a supporter of the show, click here!

To get in touch with Stacy: