SWG Re-read: Valaquenta Discussion Post

[independence1776]

And this is our second post. It also includes a short summary, stuff we found interesting, notes on earlier versions, and a few questions to get you started.

Important: This is not a spoiler-free zone. It is hard to discuss any chapter in depth without referring to things that happen in later chapters. Proceed at your own risk!

Valaquenta

Banner by lignota.

( Summary )

( Our Favourite Quotes )

( Other Versions )

( Food for Thought )

( Works Cited )

Please note: We don't know everything and it's perfectly possible that we missed something. These summaries and questions are by no means supposed to be complete and exhaustive. If you have looked further into this particular topic or would like to discuss something that we've overlooked, please share it!

“Of the Beginning of Days” and “Of Aulë and Yavanna” are due on January 26.

Ainulindalë and Valaquenta Fanworks Post

[independence1776]

This post is for any fanworks relating to the "Ainulindalë" and the "Valaquenta." Feel free to link to your favorite stories, artworks, etc. Shameless Self-Promotions (SSPs) are allowed. Any works created for this event should be linked to, not posted, here.

Remember, all sorts of fanworks are welcome on this community and welcome to be linked to.* Please keep in mind the SWG ratings and warnings guidelines. Use caution which links you click on if you do not wish to view certain content.


Please use this format to post links (just copy/paste it and fill it in):

<strong>Title:</strong> <a href="http://YOUR LINK GOES HERE">DESCRITION/TITLE OF LINK</a>
<strong>Type of Fanwork: </strong>
<strong>Length (if applicable): </strong>
<strong>Rating: </strong>
<strong>Warnings: </strong>
<strong>Summary: </strong>
<strong>Why I enjoyed it (optional): </strong>

* If you don't want people to recommend or link to your fanworks either at all or without your permission, please let Lyra or Indy know so we can make a list for future reference.

SWG Re-Read - Ainulindalë Discussion Post

[oloriel.livejournal.com]

Hi, folks! This is our first Discussion post. It includes a short summary, stuff we found interesting, notes on earlier versions and a couple of questions to get you started. The Discussion post for "Valaquenta" will be posted later, as well as the Fanworks post for both chapters. Thank you for your patience!

Important: This is not a spoiler-free zone. It is hard to discuss any chapter in depth without referring to things that happen in later chapters. Proceed at your own risk!

Many thanks to lignota for creating the header banner for this post! More banners and icons will be forthcoming in a later post.

Ainulindalë – The Music of the Ainur



( Summary )

( Observations )

( Our Favourite Quotes )

( Earlier Versions )

( Food for Thought )

( Works Cited )

Please note: We don't know everything and it's perfectly possible that we missed something. These summaries and questions are by no means supposed to be complete and exhaustive. If you have looked further into this particular topic or would like to discuss something that we've overlooked, please share it!

B2MeM 2014: Prompt Claims Are Open!

[dawn_felagund]

Back to Middle-earth Month (b2mem) is an annual Tolkien fandom "holiday" that runs through the month of March. Every year, a group of volunteers from the Tolkien fandom get together to plan a month-long event celebrating the creativity in our fandom. We aim to encourage participants to stretch their wings creatively, enjoy writing and art outside their usual comfort zones, and meet new friends from around the fandom.

Every year's event is different, and this year, we will be putting together a compilation of stories and art based around the theme Seasons of Middle-earth. Participants will sign up to write or create art around one of the prompts, and during the month of March, we will reveal one or a few pieces each day. There will also be a review challenge to encourage our readers to show their love to those participating in this year's event! :)

I have recently posted the guidelines as well as this year's prompts. At this time, participants may claim one writing prompt and one art prompt. (Obviously, you don't have to claim both! :) The prompts were the collaborative effort of this year's B2MeM mods, and I can attest that they are pretty awesome. They are also going fast, so I suggest checking them out soon in order to get the pick of the litter! :)

If you'd like to sign-up to participate in this year's event, you can find the guidelines here:

http://b2mem.livejournal.com/247691.html

And you can see the prompts and pick the one you want here:

http://b2mem.livejournal.com/247842.html

If you have questions about this year's B2MeM event, please comment on the first link above, or you can email the B2MeM mods at b2mem.mod@gmail.com.

B2MeM 2014: Prompt Claims Are Open!

[dawn_felagund]

Back to Middle-earth Month (B2MeM> is an annual Tolkien fandom "holiday" that runs through the month of March. Every year, a group of volunteers from the Tolkien fandom get together to plan a month-long event celebrating the creativity in our fandom. We aim to encourage participants to stretch their wings creatively, enjoy writing and art outside their usual comfort zones, and meet new friends from around the fandom.

Every year's event is different, and this year, we will be putting together a compilation of stories and art based around the theme Seasons of Middle-earth. Participants will sign up to write or create art around one of the prompts, and during the month of March, we will reveal one or a few pieces each day. There will also be a review challenge to encourage our readers to show their love to those participating in this year's event! :)

I have recently posted the guidelines as well as this year's prompts. At this time, participants may claim one writing prompt and one art prompt. (Obviously, you don't have to claim both! :) The prompts were the collaborative effort of this year's B2MeM mods, and I can attest that they are pretty awesome. They are also going fast, so I suggest checking them out soon in order to get the pick of the litter! :)

If you'd like to sign-up to participate in this year's event, you can find the guidelines here:

http://b2mem.livejournal.com/247691.html

And you can see the prompts and pick the one you want here:

http://b2mem.livejournal.com/247842.html

If you have questions about this year's B2MeM event, please comment on the first link above, or you can email the B2MeM mods at b2mem.mod@gmail.com.