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12-12-2001, 02:04 PM | #1 |
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NEW lotr ebooks to be created. Set BEFORE and AFTER the original lotr. HELP NEEDED.
Hi,
I'm starting a project to create two ebooks. One set before lotr and one after. Anyone interested in helping (writing, suggesting titles and/or storylines) please contact me at: markthehobbit@hotmail.com There is a (very crappy) website at: http://uk.geocities.com/tolkienfiction/index.html which will be updated as soon as there is enough ppl interested. I already have loads of ideas but help is needed. Look forward to hearing from you all, Mark. markthehobbit@hotmail.com |
12-12-2001, 08:39 PM | #2 | ||
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I would contact Mithadan, check out his Tales from Tol Erisea on this site.
Interesting thought I've had (I'm interested, and I'd probably write it myself but don't know if I have the time): story about a Black Numenorian, one of the ones they described as being "deceived by Sauron" who later fell into the right side after the fall of Numenor - only I would have his turn about happen just before the fall, too late to stop it. A noble, well-meaning, intelligent person, with some normal character flaws but nothing glaring, who thinks he's on the right side. The point? First... I'd like to see Numenor described in lush detail. Second, I think it would make a good story to be able to see why Sauron could fool so many elves and men. To see Sauron through their eyes. What tremendous charisma, how reasonable and good he must have seemed! People must have grown up trusting him. It would work particularly well if we don't tell the readers right off that this great leader is Sauron, let them be fooled too... and then hint at a deception... with a perfectly reasonable explanation... then another... then another.. then clue the reader in before the black numenoreon finds out, so you're desperately aware that he's on the wrong side for all the right reasons. It'd be a damn good story. And if Numenor and it's ways were described lovingly and well, it'd be heartbreaking to witness it's loss, explaining the heartache of Gondor in later years. I've been told I'm a good writer, but I think I'm better as an editor. I don't see the flaws in my own writing very well. Resource for prospective writers: "Character and Viewpoint" by Orson Scott Card. He's a great writer (wrote Ender's Game) but is well known as an excellent teacher, and this book covers a lot of ground on character, plot development, how to successfully describe what you see in your mind's eye. Makes the difference between: Quote:
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-Maril [ December 13, 2001: Message edited by: Marileangorifurnimaluim ]
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