than done, I know. It's a mental thing, I guess. I still believe its possible for you to get good at writing, but idk what it would take.
Idk why I'm saying this, I guess "20 years trying" made me feel... seen or something. Way more people are into art and artists anyway over written works.

🫂I started out drawing when I was a kid and then transitioned into writing during my teens. Maybe I was "good for my age" back then, but I just can't get the hang of drawing however much I try. It's easy to say "practice every day" or "just keep writing, no matter if its bad" but it's easier said

That's so cute tho

there are institutions that teach magic. These are often more like boarding schools, especially since they are fewer and further apart. Usually children or young teenagers will be sent to basically grow up in these schools, and are taught reading, history, sciences - all things relevant to magic.

universities, however, which Zeyla will eventually attend. I'm not quite at that point in the book, but I expect there will be expenses, and it lasts as long as necessary. Regular school is generally for young children and teenagers, while colleges are for discerning adults.

Entirely separately,

Like how a lot of people feel about chalkboards? It's weird how... uncomfortable(?) they make me, they can even make me shiver.