Some stories, like Dresden, thrive on the gradual revelation of how magic works in their universe. Others, like the Potter series and Tolkien, keep the mechanisms behind the magic unrevealed. Each has its own good effect. Currently I am working on further developing a project that's been in the works for a few years, and am wondering if I should tell the readers how magic works through characters, through the story, or through appendices, or not at all. What think you all?

Hullo,

I've started writing a novel which I've been wanting to tackle for awhile. Sadly my writing is irregularly scheduled, but it's a start. From what I've seen, though, it looks like my work is too short. It just seems like I don't have enough words to draw it out long enough. Prior to the novel I've done some short stories, and I'm worried about making my book too short. Suggestions? Comments?

Thanks!

Rotrich Sturmbrecher