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Cathelm · 06-25-2002, 04:08 PM

I am very new to the forum, so please forgive me for answering the original questions.

I would like to write my own fantasy, but right now I'm just writing a fanfic about the blue wizards. I try not to copy Tolkien, although I did have to reread the chapter on Lothlorien before I could write about it.

I've been writing this for 2-3 months. The biggest pitfalls yet is not having enough criticism to judge my writing by and not having the unfinished tales with me to make sure I'm still following the storyline. I hope I don't copy Tolkien too much, but since I'm using his characters, it's kinda hard to avoid some things.

I'd never illustrate, except for the front cover. It ruins your perception of the book. If you have very bad descriptions, then please put in some pictures to help readers out.
I wish I had my own world to write about... I'm still working on it, but I don't want to be a copycat or too cheesy. Right now, I sort of have a different world on earth, magic in your own backyard kind of thing. I need to get a better picture of it first. Until then, I'll just finish my own tale of one of Tolkien's unfinished tales. I'm only 12, so I still have some time.

Thanks for letting me post this! I really enjoy reading other writer's opinions!

Here's a small part from my fanfic, Pallando and Alatar:

?Do you know that it is rude to knock people over, stranger?? Alatar inquired of the bearded man.

?Why don?t you go tell Groror the Horror that,? he replied, dusting himself off. ?Oh, I?m going to have so many bruises!?

?Stop complaining and explain yourself,? Alatar snapped. ?We have places to go, and it would be most kind of you if we had some assistance.?

?Oh yes, of course. I am Farin the Young, currently of Moria. The Horror might get me kicked out soon??

?Please, just get to the point,? Pallando said.

?Okay, okay. Groror caught me spyin? on his conversation with this lady and? oh, you don?t want to hear about that. Anyway??

?Get on with it!? Alatar?s patience was running very low.

06-25-2002, 04:08 PM	#322
Cathelm Animated Skeleton Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 47	I am very new to the forum, so please forgive me for answering the original questions. I would like to write my own fantasy, but right now I'm just writing a fanfic about the blue wizards. I try not to copy Tolkien, although I did have to reread the chapter on Lothlorien before I could write about it. I've been writing this for 2-3 months. The biggest pitfalls yet is not having enough criticism to judge my writing by and not having the unfinished tales with me to make sure I'm still following the storyline. I hope I don't copy Tolkien too much, but since I'm using his characters, it's kinda hard to avoid some things. I'd never illustrate, except for the front cover. It ruins your perception of the book. If you have very bad descriptions, then please put in some pictures to help readers out. I wish I had my own world to write about... I'm still working on it, but I don't want to be a copycat or too cheesy. Right now, I sort of have a different world on earth, magic in your own backyard kind of thing. I need to get a better picture of it first. Until then, I'll just finish my own tale of one of Tolkien's unfinished tales. I'm only 12, so I still have some time. Thanks for letting me post this! I really enjoy reading other writer's opinions! Here's a small part from my fanfic, Pallando and Alatar: ?Do you know that it is rude to knock people over, stranger?? Alatar inquired of the bearded man. ?Why don?t you go tell Groror the Horror that,? he replied, dusting himself off. ?Oh, I?m going to have so many bruises!? ?Stop complaining and explain yourself,? Alatar snapped. ?We have places to go, and it would be most kind of you if we had some assistance.? ?Oh yes, of course. I am Farin the Young, currently of Moria. The Horror might get me kicked out soon?? ?Please, just get to the point,? Pallando said. ?Okay, okay. Groror caught me spyin? on his conversation with this lady and? oh, you don?t want to hear about that. Anyway?? ?Get on with it!? Alatar?s patience was running very low.