Throwing magic into your fictional world can seem deceptively simple. Want something to work a certain way? It's magic! Need characters to get quickly from one place to another? Use magic! But haphazard magic with no rhyme or reason leaves a lot of room for a frustrated reader. Let's build a magic system that works for your world that your readers will understand. Are you creating your version of The Force or do you just have a group of psychics operating in New York City? Whether you're adding a touch of magic into the real world or creating an entirely new universe, your magic system should work for you.