Thestrals, prophecies, and dual core wands are magical plot devices in the second half of the Harry Potter series.
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Magical Plot Devices of ‘Harry Potter’ – Part 1
The patronus, mirror of Erised, and the sword of Gryffindor are magical plot devices created to highlight Harry Potter’s character arc.
Lessons in Creativity from Pixar
How Pixar nurtures creativity and selects which new original ideas to develop into films. Lessons from Ed Catmull’s book “Creativity, Inc.”
‘Lord of the Rings’ – Soft Magic Systems
Tolkien uses a soft magic system in ‘Lord of the Rings’ to convey theme. The magic system spectrum includes hard, firm, and soft magic.
‘Harry Potter’ – Hybrid Magic Systems
Harry Potter magic system is a combination of soft and firm magic systems. The magic system spectrum includes hard, firm, and soft magic.
Patronus & Dementors – Emotion Based Magic Systems
The soft magic of the patronus and the firm magic of the dementors create the hybrid magic system of the Harry Potter series. The magic system spectrum includes hard, firm, and soft magic.
Harry Potter – Firm Magic Systems
The magic of Harry Potter is a combination of firm and soft magic systems. The magic system spectrum includes hard, firm, and soft magic.
Magic System Spectrum: Dune v. Avatar: The Last Airbender
Magic in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Dune, and Avatar span the magic system spectrum.
How to Choose an Editor
How to select a good fiction editor: a guide for for beginning authors.
Loki’s Redemption Arc – Part 3
Loki decides to fight alongside Thor before completing his redemption arc by sacrificing his life for his brother.
