Lissa

[lissa]

Hello there

I am new to the world of fanfiction and decided to join you on the advice of Gwynnyd who's been kind enough to offer betaing my first (and maybe last), fumbling attempt at a fanfic. Bits and pieces of this story sort of just pops up in my head from time to time - I certainly never intended to write anything besides Christmas cards and work related stuff! I honestly feel that I'm way out of my league in joining this forum...

About Tolkien: I first read LoTR some 20 years ago and loved the story from the first moment. Have re-read it perhaps 10 times. SIL was a bit dry, but I liked UT and really enjoyed CoH, although (or because?) it's so sad.

Back when I was young, not many shared my Tolkien interest, so I was quite happy when the LoTR hype started a few years ago. Took me quite a while to discover all the stuff on the internet, but now I spend a lot of time on various LoTR related sites.

A bit about me:

- I am not a native English speaker which is why I need all the help I can get with my writing.

- I live with my family in a small house in a huge garden. We've got a few animals - cat, dog, sheep - and our own small forest; actually my home covered all of my hobbies, except reading, until recently.

My first and only story? It's a WIP about an elf (3rd age) of which the Professor did not tell us nearly enough (IMHO), following him from his birth until he makes his appearance in the Books.

So, I look forward to meeting all of you wonderful writers in the Garden of Ithilien!

[Lia]

Welcome to the forum and I hope you'll like it here.

We're quite a mixed bag here, some have been writing for years, others only for a short time, so don't worry about fitting in. Also there are a few other non-native speakers around (me amongst them). What language do you speak - if you don't mind me asking?

Have fun!

[lissa]

Hello Lia

Nice to meet you! And I'm glad to hear that some of you are also beginners.

As to the language: Danish. So we're practically neighbours (I just read your profile). As I'm a commercial correspondent in the languages English and German, I was wondering if you've ever written fanfic in your native language? There does not seem to be much German fanfic out there. Or do you only write in English? Personally I think English suits Tolkien's world better than my own language.

Thank you for your kind welcome!

[Lia]

Yes, almost neighbours! That's nice.

As for writing fanfiction in German, I've never tried. Mostly because I agree with you that Tolkien's world just seems so very English and also the German spoken and written in Switzerland sounds strange to other German speakers.

I think my written English is probably better than my written German! ;D

[Sulriel]

Hello Lissa and welcome! We're glad to have you here.

Did Gwynnyd get you set up with a 'workshop'? Let one of us know when you're ready to start posting your story. Until then, browse around and make yourself at home.

[willow41z]

Welcome, Lissa! It's always nice to see a new face.

[alquawende]

Welcome Lissa! I hope you like it here!

[lissa]

Well, Lia, that might just be true - I certainly cannot understand Switzerdütsch ;D

Thank you, Súlriel - yes Gwynnyd already gave me a workshop, so I'll be posting something tonight, I expect, although it's only an intro and some notes (background/reasons for describing Haldir the way I do). I've got a few chapters which Gwynnyd beta'ed (until she ran out of red ink...) and several that she has never seen and has no responsibility for! lol

Willow and Alquawende: Thank you! Everyone's been so nice I'm almost embarrassed.

You know, I never intended to write any stories (I left that to my daughter and always wondered why she enjoyed it so). But bits and pieces of this story just sort of popped up in my head and demanded to be taken notice of. So I wrote them down and now I'm trying to connect the pieces. Does that make sense to you?

I am not being modest when I say that you guys are way out of my league. But I hope it's OK being inadept as long as I'm willing to learn and try to improve - which I am!

[alquawende]

I'm not out of your league.

[nierielraina]

lissa said:

I am not being modest when I say that you guys are way out of my league. But I hope it's OK being inadept as long as I'm willing to learn and try to improve - which I am!

Everyone has to start somewhere, and you have the important thing down! Being willing to listen to concrit and trying to improve! That is a great attitude and I have no doubt you'll grow quickly with such a great look on things. I wish I could contribute more, but real life is taking up much of my online time. I do wish you well with your story! That first one is always a doozy, especially in this fandom, but you'll get your confidence eventually!