Decide what types of supernatural beings exist in your world. This could include vampires, werewolves, witches, and more.

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Building the foundation of an urban fantasy story follows four sequential world-building steps: (1) choose your setting—the modern urban environment, whether a real city with a twist of magic or an invented cityscape; (2) define the magic system, including its source, who can use it, and its limitations; (3) establish the supernatural elements, deciding which beings (e.g., vampires, werewolves, witches) populate the world; and (4) create the rules for how the supernatural interacts with the mundane world and how aware the general population is of it.

Steps of Writing Fantasy Urban Fantasy

Outline how magic works in your world. Consider the source of magic, who can use it, and what limitations exist.

Writing Fantasy Urban Fantasy - Step 2: Define the Magic System

Set the rules for how the supernatural interacts with the mundane world. Consider how aware the general population is of the supernatural and what laws govern their existence.

Writing Fantasy Urban Fantasy - Step 4: Create the Rules

Writing Fantasy Urban Fantasy - Step 3: Establish the Supernatural Elements

Decide on the urban environment where your story will take place. This could be a real city with a twist of magic, or a completely fictional urban landscape.

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