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Ireth34
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Hello. I'm Lissa. I am new to writing fanfics, so I thought I'd sign up here to see if people could give me some helpful hints.  |
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NancyBrooke
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:08 am Post subject: Re: Hi |
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Hi.
| Ireth34 wrote: | | I'm Lissa. |
I'm Nancy.
| Ireth34 wrote: | | I am new to writing fanfics, so I thought I'd sign up here to see if people could give me some helpful hints. |
Welcome to OSA, Lissa, where the fic is fresh and the members are too. Well, you know what they say about free advice ... but the best advice I can give you off the bat is to check back through the forum. There's a whole section called writing hints, tips and questions, and folks have asked all sorts of questions over the past few years so that might be helpful.
Your fellow newbies frequently ask similar questions, too, so their introduction threads might be a source of info for you.
Lastly, one of the best ways to get writing is to get reading, and let yourself wonder, ask questions, and see how other folks solve some of the same problems. And when you read please rate and review, and thank you. 
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Rhapsody
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 11:44 am Post subject: |
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Hey Lissa,
well Nancy covered the most of it, so  welcome on board. Of course I want to know what you love to write and read about (my guess is that sexay marchwarden), if you like the Silmarillion or are a Lord of the Rings girl. Ask, browse around, read, review, write and most of all: have fun!
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Ireth34
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Location: Ontario, Canada
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:52 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks for the welcome!
As for that sexy Marchwarden, was it my avatar that gave me away? Lol! Yup. I'm a fan of Haldir's.
I'm a Lord of the Rings girl, myself. I've read all 3 books, probably at least 2 or 3 times. I love to read. I also write, but never have done any fanfics, as i mentioned. Most of my stories are romantic comedies.
I love the site. It looks amazing. Thank yiou for letting me be a member here! |
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RoxieRxChicago
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 4:58 pm Post subject: |
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Hi Lissa, I'm a Lissa too.
Welcome to OSA. You have excellent taste by the way. Must be the name... |
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Ireth34
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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Lol! Must be!
How are ya, Lissa? Yup Craig is  - worthy. |
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trekqueen
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:19 pm Post subject: |
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welcome! *waves* I won't babble on since the others have covered quite nicely. Hope to see you around more!
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Ireth34
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:03 pm Post subject: |
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Oh, trekqueen, I'm staring at your avatar... 
Hi, there! |
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trekqueen
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| Posted: Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:22 pm Post subject: |
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| Ireth34 wrote: | Oh, trekqueen, I'm staring at your avatar...
Hi, there! |
hehe yup another wonderful blond elf to lust after. *glomps Glorfindel*
Haldir is a favorite of mine too, always has been because I felt bad about his little death in the movies. 
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Ireth34
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FatiferousPoet
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:: waves to Ireth34 ::
Welcome Ireth! I'm semi-new myself (I feel like a veteran already... haha.  )
I'm not much of a LotR person - as I'm here for the future TV and Movie fanfic writing, but did poke around and left a few reviews, which is fun (and appreciated by the writers). Looking forward to seeing your work as well and diving into more of the others.
Talk to ya soon!
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NeumeIndil
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Hello! I'm Neume, Neu for short. Welcome aboard. Since Nancy covered most of the welcome spiel I won't stick around long, but I would like to point you in the direction of the Beta forum for the time when you get a story idea. A beta will help immensely with getting a story rolling, being a sounding board for ideas, someone to keep you sane and moving forward if you get stuck, help with grammar/punctuation and a whole lot more. And unlike the betas with long, flowy fins and scales- we don't bite. Well, unless they ask nicely  .
And speaking of Haldir (and that travesty in the movie), try Robinka's story "... and I will Follow You My Captain" if you haven't read it already. For some other good ones, there's "Legends" by Ingole or ZeeDrippyVessel's story "The Empty Vessel". They're probably some of the best Haldir NC-17 fics I've read, though I'll confess I prefer Horse Lords to the First Born.
Welcome again,
Neume
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Ireth34
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Thanks for the welcomes, FatiferousPoet and Neume!
Neu, I'll have to go check those stories out! Anything with Haldir is of interst to me...Lol! |
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