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I have been a fan of Tolkien’s works from the age of twelve. My first paperback copies of The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit are dog eared and falling apart. Presently I am working my way through the Unfinished Tales and Lost Tales after finally acquiring copies. After reading The Silmarillion I highly recommend it as a fascinating book. The Silmarillion is an excellent book for understanding of Tolkien’s Elves. The Lord of the Rings movies are wonderful in their own right, however in my opinion the books reign supreme. I enjoy reading good fanfiction on LOTR and will not hesitate to offer constructive criticism.

When any author brings a work to the public, that author needs to understand that they are opening their work to public criticism. When a writer receives constructive criticism, he or she needs to listen to the offered suggestions of improvement and view the criticism as a way to improve their writing skills. All writers need to thoroughly research their intended subject matter before writing a fic. If the author is writing in movie verse, they need to understand the segment of the movie or character they are writing about. If at any point in the movie verse fic they attempt to write a subject matter not thoroughly covered in the movie, such as the Entwives or Noldor, the writer needs to research that subject matter in the books. Personally I think that all writers should read the books if they are writing any fanfiction because the books are the original source for the movie.

If a writer writes according to the movie verse, he or she needs to clearly post that their fic is movie verse because they are posting it under the book section of fanfcition.net. If the writer does not clearly post that they are following movie verse, readers have the right to assume that the author is attempting to write according to book canon and that the author simply does not understand the books.

I greatly admire Tolkien’s books. Therefore until I have time to write a fan fiction that adequately portrays the world of Middle Earth I will not write and post a crappy story. Any writer who whines that he or she did not have time to think out their plot line will get no sympathy from me because that writer has the option of waiting to post the story. Although I do not have the time to write a story worthy of being posted I do enjoy reading LOTR fan fiction that is well written. Many stories are written with wonderful insight into the characters and make reading on ffnet worthwhile. However, when a writer fails to use decent grammar, spell-check, and a beta reader I feel that individual needs to challenge themselves to improve their writing style. When I finally find time to write a story I’ll welcome any constructive criticism that comes my way. Until then if anyone has a problem with a review they can contact me through e-mail leahsmiles16@hotmail.com.

Stories that break canon need to be labeled as AU. If they are not labeled as AU I will point out their mistakes. I frequently chat on the PPC message board. If I see a fic that violates canon I reserve the right to post that fic on the message board for other PPC members to read and offer constructive criticism. The Protectors of the Plot Continuum write stories pointing out flaws in poorly written fics after the author consistently refuse to improve their story. The PPC board mostly scouts for the assassins while working together to post constructive criticism. All PPC members valiantly attempt to help curb the flood of garbage in LOTR fanfiction. Go to the PPC website if you are frustrated by the awful fics on the net and wish to report any canon breaches.

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Case Studies of Tragic Sues by Leelee5 reviews
Tragic consequences can result when a Mary Sue is not informed of the nature and laws of Middle Earth. These case studies will help prevent future accidents.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 14 - Words: 19,606 - Reviews: 154 - Favs: 85 - Follows: 16 - Updated: 4/15/2005 - Published: 1/10/2003
The Scruff Factor by JastaElf reviews
How DID Aragorn come to be neat & tidy for Elrond's Council? Ch. 7, The Long Awaited Scruffilogue: in which a squirrely evening is had by all, Dwarves learn not to drop eaves, and Legolas courts doom by going to bed early. This story is finally complete!
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 40,871 - Reviews: 528 - Favs: 673 - Follows: 72 - Updated: 4/2/2005 - Published: 10/13/2002 - Aragorn, Legolas - Complete
The Care and Feeding of Hobbits by Baylor reviews
Ruminations on the Little People by Boromir, Man of Gondor. NEW CHAPTER: HOBBIT CUSTOMS AND CELEBRATIONS.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Chapters: 12 - Words: 22,649 - Reviews: 548 - Favs: 724 - Follows: 89 - Updated: 6/15/2004 - Published: 11/17/2002 - Boromir, Peregrin T.
Notes From the Field by bryn bnw reviews
[COMPLETE] Alas, there are no fairy tale endings in Nature... Tolkien never wrote of Thranduil's fate. Unfortunately, the task falls to bumbling researchers of the SRDM. Of hair braiding, migratory patterns, and a plea to Save the Common Wood-Elf.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 4 - Words: 10,205 - Reviews: 81 - Favs: 48 - Follows: 3 - Updated: 9/8/2003 - Published: 2/9/2003 - Complete
Out of the Frying Pan and Into the Fire by bryn bnw reviews
Prior to their journey, the Fellowship remained in Rivendell for two months. Let them not be accused of "lounging around." Botched scouting missions, misunderstandings, and enemies home and abroad. Proof that when in doubt, things can ALWAYS get worse.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 40 - Words: 141,110 - Reviews: 931 - Favs: 381 - Follows: 50 - Updated: 8/3/2003 - Published: 4/16/2002
On Gorgoroth Plain by Teasel reviews
Other things live in Mordor besides Orcs. Frodo and Sam encounter one such creature on their journey; the encounter, and its consequences.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Angst - Chapters: 1 - Words: 2,143 - Reviews: 41 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 2 - Published: 4/20/2003 - Frodo B., Samwise G.
Tricksy Tales 1 by TreeHugger reviews
First in the Tricksy Trio Tales. What do you get with three mischievous young elves, an annoying little sister, and a mudhole? COMPLETE
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,428 - Reviews: 90 - Favs: 20 - Updated: 2/17/2003 - Published: 2/10/2003 - Complete
A Little Nudge Out of the Door by Jocelyn reviews
Legolas's adventures as he comes of age as a warrior and learns life lessons: family bonds can endure anything, men are odd, dwarves are sometimes friendly, and true friendship is immortal. Complete.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Drama - Chapters: 30 - Words: 263,404 - Reviews: 1177 - Favs: 868 - Follows: 135 - Updated: 12/24/2002 - Published: 2/14/2002 - Legolas, Gandalf - Complete
Musings by Torchlight by Thundera Tiger reviews
This is a companion piece to another fic called Reflections in the Dark. Covers the same period of time except that instead of Gimli's perspective, we get Legolas's. Spelunking has never been quite so...elvish... And yet dwarvish, too...
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 9,880 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 58 - Follows: 6 - Published: 12/20/2002 - Gimli, Legolas - Complete
Dissection of the Common WoodElf, Telerius galadh by bryn bnw reviews
Observation and Dissection of the Common Wood-Elf (Telerius galadh). Why do Elves glow? How does an Elf walk on snow? Methods of reproduction? It's Legolas as you've never seen him before.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,055 - Reviews: 92 - Favs: 57 - Follows: 3 - Published: 12/9/2002 - Legolas
Reflections in the Dark by Thundera Tiger reviews
A terrible accident leaves Gimli alone, trapped, and injured. These are the thoughts of a dying dwarf while he struggles to hold off the end. Short, sweet, and simple, with cameos by Legolas and Bergil.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Drama - Chapters: 1 - Words: 7,546 - Reviews: 85 - Favs: 118 - Follows: 14 - Published: 11/15/2002 - Gimli, Legolas - Complete
While the Ring went south by Thundera Tiger reviews
What happened after the Fellowship left Rivendell but before they came down off Caradhras? Behold the missing scenes.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Adventure/Humor - Chapters: 21 - Words: 149,624 - Reviews: 976 - Favs: 884 - Follows: 104 - Updated: 11/6/2002 - Published: 10/31/2001 - Complete
The Curse of Oropher by Katharine Faith reviews
The only acceptable "Thranduil-tortures-Legolas" story on the Net, as far as I'm concerned. This one's for the ladies! Final edit complete.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 774 - Reviews: 114 - Favs: 52 - Follows: 1 - Published: 10/23/2002 - Legolas - Complete
Oh The Places We'll Go! by Jocelyn reviews
It's amazing how much mischief four elflings can get into in just two days! COMPLETE!!! So Legolas and company are safe and sound, but the queen's delegation has to leave late. And where was Tathar all that time?
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 3 - Words: 14,373 - Reviews: 76 - Favs: 73 - Follows: 6 - Updated: 9/21/2002 - Published: 7/22/2002 - Legolas - Complete
In the Hall of the Wood Elf King by TreeHugger reviews
The Hobbit AU. While the Dwarves are imprisoned in Thranduil's dungeons, Bilbo meets Legolas quite by accident. We find out why Elves don't smoke pipeweed. COMPLETED!!
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Humor - Chapters: 29 - Words: 140,644 - Reviews: 897 - Favs: 375 - Follows: 61 - Updated: 9/5/2002 - Published: 6/4/2002 - Legolas, Bilbo B. - Complete
Mary Sue's Ugly Divorce by The Evil Old Woman reviews
So.... say a modern girl falls into Middle-Earth and snags Legolas. Do you think it’d last? Hah! If you’re sick of Mary-Sue, click in and see her exposed to her worst nightmare... reality! BWAHAHAHAHA!!! (Canon-sensitive and proofread)
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,990 - Reviews: 93 - Favs: 29 - Follows: 1 - Published: 9/3/2002
Torn Between Two Worlds by Ithilien reviews
—complete— chapter 7 and epilogue up. What happens to Elves who ignore their longing for the Sea? Much suffering for Legolas, I warn you, although this story equally belongs to Gimli.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 8 - Words: 43,405 - Reviews: 162 - Favs: 115 - Follows: 10 - Updated: 8/26/2002 - Published: 3/24/2002 - Legolas, Gimli - Complete
Fellowship of the Thousands by Aralanthiriel reviews
As far as we know, the Quest to destroy the Ring only took place once. So, how on earth did all the extra Fellowship members fit in? Boromir's POV.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 2 - Words: 6,511 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 18 - Updated: 8/17/2002 - Published: 6/27/2002 - Boromir, Legolas
Beyond This World by Thundera Tiger reviews
A Legolas and Gimli fic set LONG after RotK in the Undying Lands. Baically, a tale of the ultimate end to the Fellowship.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Angst - Chapters: 4 - Words: 16,035 - Reviews: 546 - Favs: 692 - Follows: 56 - Updated: 8/11/2002 - Published: 12/27/2001 - Gimli, Legolas - Complete
Aftermath by Willow-wode reviews
The four hobbits each come to terms with awakening after Mordor
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Angst/Drama - Chapters: 4 - Words: 10,327 - Reviews: 12 - Favs: 24 - Published: 7/21/2002
Mary Sue, Sue Mary and the Broken Plot Continuum by Nath reviews
Mary Sue and Sue Mary finally dared to go to Middle Earth now the original PPC were no longer hunting their kind. A wise decision?!? - Completed (minor edits 30/04/2003)
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Parody/Humor - Chapters: 7 - Words: 10,096 - Reviews: 44 - Favs: 8 - Updated: 7/14/2002 - Published: 5/12/2002 - Complete
The Official Fanfiction University of Middleearth by misscam reviews
The fic that spawned miniBalrogs, Elrond's Naturally Nine, the MorgothSauron feud, Urple, the WitchWall and finally, Gimli got the girl.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: T - English - Humor/Romance - Chapters: 64 - Words: 66,366 - Reviews: 3180 - Favs: 1,993 - Follows: 224 - Updated: 7/12/2002 - Published: 3/8/2002 - Complete
Where do Elfies Come From? by shinelrond reviews
Arwen is on a little quest to find out where she came from but the adults aren't being very helpful....
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Humor - Chapters: 1 - Words: 926 - Reviews: 49 - Favs: 16 - Published: 5/17/2002 - Arwen U., Elrond
I finally settle the "Great Hair Debate"! by The Evil Old Woman reviews
Tolkien scholars have spend enough time arguing about Legolas' hair color - so I present the only possible answer! (A parody of Tolkien scholarship that contains actual research. Hopefully funny; at least canon and proofread.)
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Humor/Parody - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,062 - Reviews: 120 - Favs: 31 - Follows: 2 - Published: 4/25/2002
A Split Second by Aralanthiriel reviews
What was Boromir thinking as he held the ring in his hands, on top of Caradhras? Movieverse.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K - English - Angst/Suspense - Chapters: 1 - Words: 1,159 - Reviews: 34 - Favs: 13 - Published: 3/14/2002 - Boromir
Nine Men And A Little Lady by Kielle reviews
Once upon a time a mysterious girl joined the Fellowship...damn her! Sick of annoying Mary Sues? Actually READ Tolkien? This may cheer you up.
Lord of the Rings - Rated: K+ - English - Parody/Horror - Chapters: 1 - Words: 3,725 - Reviews: 1287 - Favs: 2,497 - Follows: 287 - Published: 1/8/2002