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Harry Potter – Firm Magic Systems

Harry Potter – Firm Magic Systems

by Alexandra Darteyn | Aug 17, 2021 | Harry Potter, Lessons from Film, 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 System Spectrum: Dune v. Avatar: The Last Airbender

by Alexandra Darteyn | Aug 10, 2021 | Lessons from Film, Magic Systems

Magic in Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, Dune, and Avatar span the magic system spectrum.

How to Choose an Editor

How to Choose an Editor

by Alexandra Darteyn | Aug 2, 2021 | Author Toolkit

How to select a good fiction editor: a guide for for beginning authors.

Loki’s Redemption Arc – Part 3

Loki’s Redemption Arc – Part 3

by Alexandra Darteyn | Jul 27, 2021 | Lessons from Film

Loki decides to fight alongside Thor before completing his redemption arc by sacrificing his life for his brother.

Loki’s Redemption Arc – Part 2

Loki’s Redemption Arc – Part 2

by Alexandra Darteyn | Jul 19, 2021 | Lessons from Film

Fans refused to allow Loki to die in ‘Thor: The Dark World’, extending his redemption character arc.

Loki’s Redemption Arc – Part 1

Loki’s Redemption Arc – Part 1

by Alexandra Darteyn | Jul 12, 2021 | Lessons from Film

Loki completes a redemption character arc throughout 5 MCU films.

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