The Law of Least Resistance

Literomantic power will try to do your will, but it is lazy. It will find the easiest and simplest way to accomplish the stated goal.   So let's say, for example, you do a spell in which you ask for more money. If you make it that vague, the spell is most likely to manifest as you stepping on a $20 bill lying on the street, or maybe getting a slight raise at work. It did what you wanted, right? You got more money. But if what you needed was enough money to pay your rent because you were going to be short this month, that's not going to help you, is it?   Be more precise. If what you need is your rent paid, do your spell for that. It might end up taking the form of the landlord deciding to give you a break because they know you're having a hard time, for example. No money might need to change hands at all. But the goal — that of covering your rent — has been met.   When composing a spell, ask for what it is that you actually want, and ask for it clearly and concisely, so there can be no mistake.

— Queen Sable instructing a class for new Literomancers at the World Literomantic Academy