[JaneDoe]

Hello, everyone. I've just registered to Open Scrolls, and I am enjoying what I see so far very much. I came by way of a long, convoluted path from one fan fiction site to the next, finally ending up here.

Due to my currenly very hectic schedule, I won't be able to post or r/r very often. However, when I write, I'll be sure to let everyone know what I've done. Since I am drawn to drama as opposed to straight-out narrative, I will usually post scripts (hard to do on many fanfic sites because of formatting issues) instead of stories. My first LotR fanfic (well, the first I've been showing people) is called "Reflections." It's a short little vignette about the things the One Ring can do even to the wisest and most noble of people. But I must warn you here (as I do for the script itself) that it deals with sensitive issues in a very direct manner.

Anyway, I'm glad to be on board, and I hope you are glad to have me too. If you happen to catch a glimpse at "Reflections," I would appreciate your thoughtful feedback. Praise is good, and criticism is helpful, but right now I'm trying to get a feel for the effect my work has on people, to see if I'm doing it right.

Thanks, and have a nice day.

Sincerely,
JaneDoe

[dolarabee]

Welcome, Jane! Straight road to hell or a slow and winding one doesn't matter!

You just made me realise that we do not have a special area in the forum for introductions. I think we may do well to set one up. What say you, Scribe?

Regarding the format of your stories (scripts or screenplays), I will have to leave that up to the boss as whether or not this archive is the right place for it.

Anyway, feel free to look around, get settled, read and review when you have the chance, and participate on the forum.

do.

[Viv]

Welcome Jane! It's always good to see a new face, and read some new stuff. I took a look at your story (have read only the first chapter -- scene? act? -- so I haven't left a review yet). But it isn't at all one of those chat-fic thingies that are nothing but random and often pointless dialogue (and which are also prohibited on this site). Your story seems to be very well put-together and even follows standard screenplay formatting.

I don't have a say in the process, but I think your work constitutes art, not chat nonsense, so I hope it gets to stay. Shakespeare, after all, didn't write narratives either.

[JaneDoe]