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Michael Martinez · 03-27-2001, 07:30 PM

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Re: Other works...

Gilthalion, I haven't read the entire work, but your opening is very good. However, about the only way you could hope to see it published (through a traditional publisher) would be to change the names and terms and make it a parody (ala Bored of the Rings). As long as you use Tolkien's names, especially trademarked names, you haven't a chance of seeing the work published.

And, to be honest, after you've published something on the Web, about the only way you're going to get it published in print is to do it yourself. There are always exceptions to rules of thumb, of course, but I wouldn't hang my stockings over the fireplace hoping for Santa to deliver a contract.

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03-27-2001, 07:30 PM	#1
Michael Martinez Animated Skeleton Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 48	<font face="Verdana"><table><TR><TD><FONT SIZE="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Animated Skeleton Posts: 35</TD><TD></TD></TR></TABLE> Re: Other works... Gilthalion, I haven't read the entire work, but your opening is very good. However, about the only way you could hope to see it published (through a traditional publisher) would be to change the names and terms and make it a parody (ala Bored of the Rings). As long as you use Tolkien's names, especially trademarked names, you haven't a chance of seeing the work published. And, to be honest, after you've published something on the Web, about the only way you're going to get it published in print is to do it yourself. There are always exceptions to rules of thumb, of course, but I wouldn't hang my stockings over the fireplace hoping for Santa to deliver a contract. http://www.xenite.org/Xenite.Org: Science Fiction and Fantasy</a> http://www.xenite.org/faqs/lotr_movie/Lord of the Rings Movie news</a> http://www.xenite.org/xor/home.shtml1500+ Hercules/Xena Links</a> http://www.xenite.org/books/visualiz...dle-earth.htmlVisualizing Middle-earth, a book on Tolkien</a> http://www.xenite.org/special_events/vicky_shaffer.htmlVicky Shaffer: Monster or mother? Is Brianna in any danger?</a> </p>