Recent content by Kevin Zagar

Wow, this is great information. Thanks!

Perhaps you're overthinking it? I've found that when I try to come up with the perfect sentence it often ends up being crap and sucks my mental juices. Sometimes thinking gets in the way of writing, at least for me, so I just let my fingers dance on the keyboard and try not to think about...

I have a question: How would communication on the battlefield work between the commanding officers and their troops? Let's say this is a massive battle with 50 thousand soldiers on both sides. How would the troops know if the battle was going in their favor or not (if they couldn't see to the...

What I meant with little differences was not to say that men and women want the same things; there are no two people alive that want exactly the same thing. And I was referring more to life's journeys we all take, rather then what is most commonly used in fiction. I agree with you what you said...

The Hero's Journey is more than an archetype, or storytelling troupe. As someone already mentioned, we have Joseph Campbell to thank for, who studied myths and legends throughout the world and came to discover this concept. He found that in nearly every tradition, from some small tribe in Africa...

Hey there Tom. I've just joined this community and saw your introduction post. I see you're a man of culture ;) Since it's been seven years since this post, I have to ask: did you manage to write a novel yet? I'm always interested in what Tolkien-inspired minds come up with!

My name is Kevin and I love fantasy. LOTR is my bible, a two handed sword my holy symbol and an electric guitar my instrument of choice. I'm aspiring to become an author. Have had a passion for writing stoking in me for years, but I've always put it away because it was 'childish and...