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When writing fantasy, it is impossible to skim over the world-building process. Everything that happens in your book, all the characters of your story, reside in your world. Imagine if JRR Tolkien had rushed through the creation of....

Top 8 fantasy starting points for the curious readers among you.

An interesting approach to writer's block tailor-made for Fantasy writers (but not entirely useless for writers of more "mundane" faire, either).

It's difficult to really categorize any truly great piece of literature or art. There's an extremely faint line dividing the genres of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and the Metaphysical.

As much as I love the works of C.S.Lewis and J.R.R.Tolkien, I am getting tired of only their names being mentioned when it comes to Christian fantasy.

In 1977, Christopher Tolkien came across the fragmented story. But lest you think "The Children of Hurin" was started by the father and completed by the son, then think again.

This paper discusses the factors in Tolkien's life that influenced the creation of The Hobbit, as well as social factors and themes to be found in the work itself.

From Tolkien to Martin I count down the best works of these fantasy masters.

Both Tolkien and the Gawain poet critique modern societal aspects via their historical works of fiction. By doing so both are able to successfully demonstrate alternatives to the current system in place.

The author of "Of Words and Worlds: The Imagination and Subcreation of J. R. R. Tolkien" has mainly been writing books about video games and new media. It is interesting to see his connection with Tolkien and see what this new book is all about.

These five tips are a must for those planning on writing a fantasy novel.

Below are literary agents that all deal with Fantasy fiction and are all, at the time of this article's writing, taking submissions and queries.

The smash success of The Lord of the Ring and Narnia as films has created a market for high fantasy to be translated onto the silver screen. Everyone has their favorites. Here are mine.

Three cliches that have begun to tire many fantasy readers.

Epic fantasy, thanks to Tolkien's work has become a major publishing genre. Looking through history, there are many influential pieces of literature to thank for that work. Here are some of the most important.

Fantasy writers create new worlds, and new people. Creating a fantasy language adds verisimilitude in fiction, something that fans crave. If you are a fantasy fiction writer, you will not be wasting your time creating a fantasy language for your chosen race of beings.

Elves and dwarves were once great archetypal elements of fantasy stories that have lost their power to inspire thanks to overuse.

Sometimes the stories behind the creation of certain fantasy fiction works are as fascinating as the novels themselves.

Christopher Paolini: sold as a child prodigy with his first book, but now considered to be one of the most hated new authors.

A review of Peter Jackson's The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King.

The Sword of Shannara by Terry Brooks is an epic fantasy that began the long series of Shannara novels that still continues today.

With the backdrop of witchcraft and soccery, the Harry Potter series has spawned some concerns from Christian leaders. What message does Harry Potter send, and should parents be worried?

This interview was conducted for tolkien.cyberdusk.pl by X, Adam, Osse. Pieter Collier is webmaster of www.tolkienlibrary.com and won two years in a row the Imperishable Flame Award for Tolkien Fan Appreciation.

Interview with John Howe in Saint-Ursanne, which last summer had been turned into a magical place when it hosted "Saint-Ursanne la Fantastique" a unique event where the art of John Howe could be seen in two exhibitions and where his art also came alive in the streets.

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is the second film based on the classic fantasy series by C.S. Lewis, the good friend of J.R.R. Tolkien. As was the Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe, Prince Caspian is one part fantasy adventure one part Christian allegory.

With his first novel, "Chronicles of the Planeswalkers: Part Zero", published in September of 2004 with LBF Books, B. T Robertson has introduced a new highly imaginative series for fans of the fantasy genre.

Nestled just off Giant City Road, there is a park that takes children back to a time that never was with dragons, goblins and other mythical beasts.

TOR Books: The Family Feud

Which fantasy game is right for you? We compare these two popular choices.

As Harry Potter is drawing to a close, you can travel back to Narnia until the next big fantasy blockbuster comes along

Terry Brooks is most known for his Shannara series. In this book he tackles non-fiction.

Tolkien's success in the realm of fantasy lies in his ability to lure his audience slowly and comfortably from reality to fantasy through the portal of the Shire.

I've loved fantasy fiction all of my life. Very few tales stand out in my mind and heart as strongly as The Chronicles of Narnia, however.

At a critical time in the evolution of fantasy fiction, Stephen R. Donaldson offered us a story that was, more than mere escapism, a parable for our times.

While overshadowed by the fervor surrounding the 30th anniversary of Star Wars, Terry Brooks' novel "The Sword of Shannara" also made its debut in 1977, and in its own way, did for fantasy writing what Lucas' epic did for science fiction.

Wheel of Time Series, written by Robert Jordan, is a fantasy world where the fate on the world lingers on the blurred line between good and evil. In this magical world some women, otherwise known as Aes Sedai, hold the ability to harness the One Power.

An article on writing the novel, telling the basics like getting the ideas, as well as developing an outline and characters.

For many people World of Warcraft is an addiction, for others it is a game they are desperately trying to get away from. In 2007 there are three games that look like potential new homes for these refugees.

Looking for a good read on a lazy, hazy summer afternoon that won't empty your wallet? If you have five bucks and an hour to spend browsing, then you're in business...

J.K. Rowling has switched millions of people's minds from video games, movies and T.V. to reading, reading, and more reading. In a unique way, she stands above most writers for her diverse and many accomplishments.

Fans of Harry Potter have some great books to read that have the same magic as the Harry Potter series.

A push for creative children's authors to not feel as if the children's book universe shuts down in a post-Potter world.

Is a role-playing game better with a rolling of a die or a click of a mouse or joystick? Is pen and paper dead or is it true that classics never die? Find out with this article as an avid gamer wieghs the scales.

Spellforce: The Order of Dawn is simply a well made game that has plenty to offer fans who are willing to take the plunge.

The acronym littered world of RPGs is hard enough to dissect without a proper glossary. Consider this your first stop for all things turned based, random battled, or just plain crazy other-worldly.

No one will ever be able to agree on a list of the best video games of all time, but there are certain ones that can be appreciated by everyone.

In a matter of time, the anticipation of Harry Potter's fate will be over. Surely within days of the final book's release, our curiosity will be satisfied. Then what happens?

For decades now, the publishing industry has been unable to afford taking chances on experimental fiction that breaks new ground. This has resulted in a lot of frustration for new writers; and society in general has been deprived of the art that it needs for its nourishment.

Learn the simple steps for having an enjoyable and successful writer's group. Our group has been meeting for over 15 years and we have followed each member's journey, sometimes painful, to publishing success.

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The character of Beowulf, if we make allowances for the belief systems of the time, would seem to be a genuine hero in this story, and more than just the blowhard he is sometimes portrayed to be in other criticisms.

A follow up "Hobbit" movie to the blockbuster success of "Lord of the Rings" may be in play.

Welcome to Discworld - a flat world resting on the top of four elephants standing on the back of a giant turtle. If you're into sophisticated, character-driven humor, nothing's funnier than Discworld.

What defines Christian fiction? There are different opinions on that, as well as misconceptions. Read on to learn about the Christianity in Christian fiction.

Though not quite the best of the books, "Half-Blood Prince" still has a lot of stuff that fans of the books love, only darker.

All writers are told characters and story are more important than anything else. This is true, but many forget an interesting fictional world is just as important.

With the movie Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix and the releas of the Deathly Hallows set within a few days of each other, one Christian ministry expresses great concern.

not all science fiction is the same

Think the Narnia Chronicles are all that's to author C.S. Lewis? Think again.

Every fiction writer goes through trials in deciding to write short fiction or novels. This article explains the stages a fiction writer faces in detail.

An Interview with Janet Lee Carey, author of Dragon's Keep and member of readergirlz

Crossgen Comics brought in a new wave of writers a few years back. This article tells of the rise and fall of the publisher, as well as the major series in its universe.

Review of Patrick Welch's stunning novel, Westchester Station

Developing characters is the most important job for any fiction writer. This essay highlights the keys for changes in characters and, at the same time, brings in examples from published works.

Blades are for playing; pens are for fighting: All you'll ever need to know on writing, and then some.

The Children of Hurin is the first new novel written by JRR Tolkien, author of the acclaimed Lord of the Rings series, to be published in 30 years.

This is a metrical evaluation of a poem from Tolkien's Fellowship of the Ring: A Journey in the Dark.

Tolkien and Lord of the Rings lives on in conventions and meetings the world over. Dress to impress!

Some weeks ago I wrote the article the best Tolkien books of 2007. Now it is time to look ahead and see what new publications we can expect this year. Like last year I contacted David Brawn, the publishing director of Harper Collins, to get some more information.

J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis met in the wake of World War 1 and this began an unsurpassed creative friendship based on shared experiences and thoughts.

This paper examines J.R.R. Tolkien's study of the epic poem Beowulf while he was at Oxford.

Join the fun in an interactive internet game based on the work of Tolkien. Develope a character and friends while exploring the world of Middle Earth.

How will Tolkien fans react to New Line releasing an original story taking place in Middle Earth that was not written by Tolkien? If the director, producers and actors do their jobs well, fans will probably react postiively.

New Line Cinema continues to rattle its operating production rights for the Hobbit to get Peter Jackson to back off audit requests for his billion dollar film franchise. Disney may acquire Tolkien rights and hire Jackson instead.

Nearly everyone agrees that J.R.R. Tolkien wrote a true masterpiece when he wrote his trilogy Lord of the Rings, and we find it surreal to think that he and other literary greats were able to create an entire world in their heads. This however is my question:

Yes, the trilogy is over but the fandom goes on. Find out all the best websites and what's new in the world of Tolkien

Unlike much of modern literature and media, Tolkien attempts, and succeeds, in portraying goodness as interesting, and evil as boring. Many young people in modern society have a tendency to view evil as interesting and exciting, and good as dull and boring.

The derivative of several choices that JRR Tolkien made when creating the Lord of the Rings universe. Ranging from the Anglo Saxon diction to the Scandinavian.

The best songs of all time. In this article: Led Zeppelin.

A closer look at actor, Gale Harold. He turned heads in Queer as Folk as the provocative and promiscuous Brian Kinney... What's next on his plate?

Increasingly, the dwarves and Bilbo came to rely on Gandalf to bail them out every time they were in a precarious situation.

Trapped 'N' Passion is a short stort of what drives author's, poets, and songwriter's, too write, when too, and why they do. This article gives a clear voice of just what pushes the writer from quitting a project when all hope seems lost, and drive on.

Beer blogs offer resources to brewers and to beer-lovers. Many have links to vital beer websites, others have superb writers and travelers describing all varieties of beer.

Peter Jackson's adaptation of the mighty Fellowship of the Ring was absolutely mind blowing to me, being someone who had not (at the time of original viewing) read the book.

Uncharmed by the town of Reykjavik, I decided to rent a small car and go camping. Iceland is a place of solitude and stunning natural beauty. But bring some bucks.

10 years after dying Tupac is still the subject of much debate. Is he overrated or is he misunderstood? I used to think he was just a fad, but now I think he may be a true legend.

Starting a parent-teen book club is a great way to spend more time with your pre-teen or teenager and understand what's going on in his head. This article provides all of the information needed to start one as well as engage your child.

What constitutes the quintessential Hollywood hero? There are common denominators that define the really great ones no matter what their time or place.

A guide to comics for a reader who wants to get into the hobby for the first time (or at least first time since childhood), seeking comics for mature, intelligent readers. Covers both superhero and non-superhero books.

Mount and Blade is a fun, addictive game available for download that features an excellent mounted and unmounted combat system, and can provide hours and hours of gameplay.

With nieces, nephews, grandchildren, children's friends, cousins, and more, a person can quickly go broke trying to buy gifts for all. Follow these ideas and tips to spend less and save more.

The vintage bag is a must for your 2007 wardrobe, but with a futuristic twist!

Beowulf reiterates his resolution, "with my grasp, I shall grapple with the enemy and fight for life, foe against foe. By refusing the benefit of sword and shield, Beowulf creates a parallel battle.