Are You Writing Serious Fantasy? II - The Barrow-Downs Discussion Forum

Isowen · 08-03-2004, 11:00 AM

I write a lot of fantasy, it is very private though, i do show it to a few lotr fans. Tolkien has really inspired me and I get a lot of ideas from his work. I get a lot of the personality traits from Tolkien, though I don't copy his ideas and I think of all my own names. There are dwarfs, elves, and men in my stories, though no hobbits! And also I create various creatures. I think the best part is making up all the kingdoms and cities etc. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who writes fantasy! and sirithherewn, I agree that maps are hard and I like your technique for names. I usually just think of words which sound like the names in lotr. almost like a rhyme!

hope tht helps

08-03-2004, 11:00 AM	#29
Isowen Haunting Spirit Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The blackened depths Posts: 86	I write a lot of fantasy, it is very private though, i do show it to a few lotr fans. Tolkien has really inspired me and I get a lot of ideas from his work. I get a lot of the personality traits from Tolkien, though I don't copy his ideas and I think of all my own names. There are dwarfs, elves, and men in my stories, though no hobbits! And also I create various creatures. I think the best part is making up all the kingdoms and cities etc. I'm glad to know I'm not the only one who writes fantasy! and sirithherewn, I agree that maps are hard and I like your technique for names. I usually just think of words which sound like the names in lotr. almost like a rhyme! hope tht helps __________________ I hope Butterbur sends this promptly. A worthy man, but his memory is like a lumber -room: Thing wanted always burried, If he forgets, I shall roast him. Last edited by Isowen; 08-03-2004 at 11:08 AM.

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