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

Encaitare · 07-29-2004, 02:47 PM

I currently just write fanfiction, but I have a couple of concepts for original fantasy that I'd like to use someday. Of course Tolkien is an influence, being the Master of all things Fantasy, but I only fear that I can never create anything to do my source of inspiration justice. Oh well, I'll give it a shot and see what happens... maybe when the new school year starts and I have plenty of time to slack off.

Sirithheruwen · 08-03-2004, 08:57 AM

On the other AYWSF thread, there is a very good tip for names (any).

1) Take the name of anything: your name, your town's name, anything.
2) Write countries, states, or towns to the side of it.
3) Look at the names you have created, and throw out the ones that don't make sense.

EX:

South Africa
Iceland
Rhode Island
India
Tibet
Holland

Names: Rl, Ochnio, Ueodbl, Tldiel, Haeata, Anin, Fdsd, Ia, Cn, Ad. (Usable names in italics. All names are up for grabs.)

I personally don't use this tactic because I don't have any trouble with coming up with names. I just write down the first thing that comes to mind, and that usually works.

Maps. You brought up something I dread doing, and haven't yet done for my story, which I am a good 150 pages in. I am no good with maps, and while I enjoy looking at finished ones, I fear making them. Don't ask me why, for I can't tell you. If anyone has any good maps suggestions, please come forth! (Please...)

08-03-2004, 08:57 AM	#2
Sirithheruwen Shade of Carn Dûm Join Date: May 2003 Location: Wind's Road Posts: 467	On the other AYWSF thread, there is a very good tip for names (any). 1) Take the name of anything: your name, your town's name, anything. 2) Write countries, states, or towns to the side of it. 3) Look at the names you have created, and throw out the ones that don't make sense. EX: South Africa Iceland Rhode Island India Tibet Holland Names: Rl, Ochnio, Ueodbl, Tldiel, Haeata, Anin, Fdsd, Ia, Cn, Ad. (Usable names in italics. All names are up for grabs.) I personally don't use this tactic because I don't have any trouble with coming up with names. I just write down the first thing that comes to mind, and that usually works. Maps. You brought up something I dread doing, and haven't yet done for my story, which I am a good 150 pages in. I am no good with maps, and while I enjoy looking at finished ones, I fear making them. Don't ask me why, for I can't tell you. If anyone has any good maps suggestions, please come forth! (Please...) __________________ "My name is Mallard, but you can call me Duck." ~Random Saying, compliments of Sirith and her best friend, concerning a book.

07-29-2004, 02:47 PM	#1
Encaitare Bittersweet Symphony Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: On the jolly starship Enterprise Posts: 1,814	I currently just write fanfiction, but I have a couple of concepts for original fantasy that I'd like to use someday. Of course Tolkien is an influence, being the Master of all things Fantasy, but I only fear that I can never create anything to do my source of inspiration justice. Oh well, I'll give it a shot and see what happens... maybe when the new school year starts and I have plenty of time to slack off.