[FallingIntoStrangers]

I have a plot in my head and have fleshed it on a a several page summary. I would like to write it. But not sure if I should or if I want to write it, as I have not written in a long time.

I have written a lot of fanfic, mostly Buffy, and did very well at it. I did write one LOTR fic, but I never really liked it personally. I think I had it up at Elffic. com a few years back.

It's a good idea, and pretty much fleshed out. Is there anyone who would be willing to read my very long summary and let me know:

If I should write it at all.

What needs correction canon wise.

Hints/tips/help for non canon things.

And if they would be willing to eventually BETA it if and when I write it.

I would really appreciate it.

Otherwise, if I choose to not write it, it is too good to go to waste and may offer the full summary up for adoption, or just be a co-write with someone who is more experienced with LOTR fic.

Thanks!

Jula

[SilverMoonLady]

Uhmmm, we probably need to know at least which era and geographical space we're talking about; many of us are quite expert in some areas and ignorant in others

[ghettoelleth]

Uhmmm, we probably need to know at least which era and geographical space we're talking about; many of us are quite expert in some areas and ignorant in others

Then there's those of us who don't know crap about anything at all.

Yes, Falling, what Sil said. Can you elaborate a bit? What genre is it? Romance, adventure, a/u?

Who are the main Canon Characters involved?

Which era, Sil? First age stuff that would be. Second age stuff, I have no idea what went on then. or Third age LoTR stuff?

Where does it take place?

What color socks are you wearing? Inquiring minds want to know.

Thinks if I hear one more good bunny, my brains will melt.

[FallingIntoStrangers]

Hey! Been sick for a while... really sick... and a broken toe... Only today I have felt well enough to sit up and go on my computer. Still feel pretty crappy though.

Anyhoo..

It is set on the Seventh Age of ME.. like actual Middle Earth and not our present day Europe. It takes place in both the Undying Lands and the future Shire and other parts of ME.. I have done quite a bit of research. But all my books got ruined by a mouse last winter, so I have been looking it all up on the net. I mostly need help with things that aren't factually known and really need an opinion. Also, I suck at coming up with character names. Really...

I have typed up a several page semi-detailed summary of my fic, that also includes the things I need help with, la-dee-da... I would really appreciate if I could send it to someone who would be willing to read it and let me know what they think. I don't want to type it all up here cuz it is kinda long.

Suffice it to say, here's the short version:

OFC works for museum. On the way to a supposed underwater discovery, with colleauges who are acting funny, bad things are revealed, and the ship is sunk by forces unknown, and the OFC wakes up in the Undying Lands.

She must go back home, and along with Haldir, solve the mystery of a dark presence wanting to unbend the world.

Romance, mystery, adventure, and humor. Trying desperately to avoid being cliched and contrived.

So there ya go. Believe me, the long summary sounds much much much better. But even that I have more ideas that I haven't put down yet, but will once I feel better.

So does anyone want to read my summary and give me their honest, and maybe even unmerciful, opinions?

[VanatheEverYoung]

I'd be happy to take a look at it. As a few people on this site could tell you from personal experience, I'm straight-forward and honest. I'm not brutal, but if it's way off, I'm going to say so. Likewise, if it's good, you'll really know. I'm a woman of extremes, what can I say? I also have done quite a bit of research about Middle-earth beyond the 4th Age. This would be on a purely plot/ideas/canon basis. I am no good with grammar, unless it's a MAJOR error.