Fantasy: January 18, 2006 Issue [#832]
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1. About this Newsletter
2. A Word from our Sponsor
3. Letter from the Editor
4. Editor's Picks
5. A Word from Writing.Com
6. Ask & Answer
7. Removal instructions

About This Newsletter

Fantasy! It comes in all flavors and subgenres. In the realm of the imagination, boundaries become meaningless. I'll be pointing out different styles and offering advice on key elements of fantasy writing. Enjoy *Delight* --John~Ashen Author Icon


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Letter from the editor

Introduction

         As the newest Fantasy Newsletter editor, I figure I should just start with an introduction. Hi, I'm John. *Smile*

         I was born in 1974 and have been an avid reader of scifi/fantasy all my life. My favorite childhood cartoon was Dungeons & Dragons (which I have on DVD here at work!). My favorite authors include Orson Scott Card, Robert Heinlein, and Raymond E. Feist.

         Some think fantasy is easy to write, because you don't have to stick to real-world rules. I disagree; you must invent an entire system of rules for any new world you write in. This makes fantasy writing harder than mere fiction, yet that's where the extra fun lies. You get to play God to a world. Try to make everything work long enough, and I daresay you'll be a wiser person for it.

         Fanfiction lovers should peek at my "Invalid Item" Open in new Window. . One sorely missing is probably the Tolkien fanfiction index. I don't have the time to update one (or list the gazillion LOTR fanfics from here), but if anyone would like to organize one, feel free to shamelessly copy my format! All the real work is setting it up - maintenance isn't much after that.

         Anyway, next week I'll either discuss starting a story without dumping on your reader, or I'll skip that and launch straight into world-building. Stay tuned...


Editor's Picks

Some good reads I found on the site:

Nicely chaptered...
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Two teens unleash a horrible evil, creating a rift between fantasy and reality.
by Dagdas Pen Author Icon

Late-night testimonial:
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What I saw on a sleepless night.
by GG very happy Author Icon

Hilarious dark fantasy poem
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by A Guest Visitor

Oh, for a few more indentations!
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by A Guest Visitor

For those craving a magical element:
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by A Guest Visitor

A centered piece starting with a familiar scene:
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by A Guest Visitor

 
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Ask & Answer

River Song Author Icon comments: I would appreciate a newsletter on making up fantastic names. I don't know if you already have discussed this subject or not, but any help in this area would be appreciated by more than myself, I'm sure! Thanks.

Answer: Ask and ye shall receive! I'm sure one of the newsletter editors will write just such an article in the next month. If not, I definitely will... so your wish should be granted by the end of February. *Smile*

Any other requests? Editors love topic ideas!


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