Composing Magic: How to Create Magical Spells, Rituals, Blessings, Chants, and Prayer

Composing Magic: How to Create Magical Spells, Rituals, Blessings, Chants, and Prayer
by Elizabeth Barrette

Composing Magic: How to Create Magical Spells, Rituals, Blessings, Chants, and Prayer
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Author: Elizabeth Barrette
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-07
ISBN: 1564149358
Number of pages: 240
Publisher: New Page Books

Book Reviews of Composing Magic: How to Create Magical Spells, Rituals, Blessings, Chants, and Prayer

Book Review: Sharpen your pencils!
Summary: 5 Stars

This is the first book I have had the pleasure to read which really gets into the nitty-gritty of putting words to paper for ritual and ceremonial uses.

As a children's book writer, I have read my fair share of writing manuals, including books on poetic forms. Many of them left me scratching my head and wondering if I had any grasp on the English language at all or if I should just throw in the towel and let someone with a Masters degree in English Lit have all the fun.

Ms. Barrette's book wasn't one of these. Her descriptions of the differing forms of poetry and prose was accessible to anyone in plain, sraight-forward description. Each form was demonstrated by an example, many of which were the author's own creations, as well as examples from more famous authors' writings. What I especially liked was the inclusion of the historic and cultural explanations of each form of writing. The author also commented on how the form could best be used in a Pagan setting.

Each chapter examines a particular topic or form of writing, followed by a series of exercises meant to encourage the reader to use the knowledge from the chapter in a constructive and practical manner. Each chapter builds on the ones previous, with the suggestion to return to earlier exercises with the newly acquired information.

The final chapters in the book encourage the writer who wishes to become published with practical and down-to-earth advice on this tough but rewarding occupation.

The book contains footnotes, a bibliography and an index. At less than 300 pages, the book is small, but jam packed with tons of useful advice and examples for the person who wants to create truly magical ritual form.

reviewed by W Lyon Martin auhtor/illustrator of Ordinary Girl - A Magical Child, An and Aidan's First Full Moon Circle.

Summary of Composing Magic: How to Create Magical Spells, Rituals, Blessings, Chants, and Prayer

You've attended rituals that took your breath away. You've borrowed spells out of books. You've read splendid Pagan poetry in magazines. Now learn to compose all these types of magical writing yourself!

Composing Magic guides you through the exciting realm of magical and

spiritual writing. You'll explore the process of writing, its tools and techniques, individual types of composition, and ways of sharing your work with other people.

The book shows you how to write:
-Basic and advanced forms of poetry
-Spells
-Chants and rounds
-Prayers
-Blessings
-Solitary and group rituals

Each type of writing includes its history and uses, which cover diverse traditions. Step-by-step instructions lead you through the creative process, such as how to:
-Brainstorm ideas for a topic
-Choose the right type of composition
-Write a rough draft
-Polish your work to perfection

Examples demonstrate finished compositions of each type, while exercises help you develop your skills by practicing what you've just read.

You'll discover that magical writing has more impact when it comes from the heart. Anyone can develop the skills needed to create effective compositions, but the most successful writers reveal their souls.

Composing Magic will also show you ways of deepening your craft through performance and publication. Whether you practice solitary or in a group, this book will help you write with more power, more beauty, and less effort.

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