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Old 11-05-2003, 04:55 PM   #3
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Jonathan,

As Galadriel says, click on "search" that appears in the upper right of the screen. You will find many threads which debate the precise question of how difficult or easy it is for readers to understand and appreciate the Silm.

Secondly, regarding fanfiction.... I am a moderator in the Shire which is the beginning RPG forum. And, yes, we do collective stories that grow out of Tolkien's Legendarium. You might be interested to learn that many writers of original fantasy such as Marion Zimmer Bradley recommend that less experienced writers hone their skills by precisely this means. You may also be surprised to learn that numerous folk on this site who produce fanfiction and RPGs also do original fantasy writing.

Thirdly, read the FAQs and policies at the beginning of the forums that outline the basic rules. An opinion question like this doesn't belong in Books. It will likely be shut down or shifted.

Cami Goodchild, Shire Mod

[ November 05, 2003: Message edited by: Child of the 7th Age ]
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