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Fanfics are written works set in the Wheel of Time universe. The Grey Tower has 12 Depositories, or sections, of its Fanfiction. Click on one to find a more detailed description of each as well as all the Fanfics in that category. The Fanfic section does not differentiate between works of current or retired members.

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Guidelines and Tips for Fanfics
written by Melabrid Asha'man

Guidelines

Actually, there aren't many of these: the fun part of RPing is that you can generally be who you like, and do what you will. The best way to learn is really to pick it up as you go along, but here are a few general points...

Your fanfic must be based in the world of the WoT. Where and when it takes place is up to you, but keep it realistic within RJ's world.
Your fanfic does not have to be about your own GT character (although most are), but it can not be about characters from the actual WoT books. An occasional reference to them is acceptable, but please limit any personal appearances by the Forsaken, etc.
If you wish to include another person's character from the Grey Tower in your fanfic, you must obtain their permission first, and you should show them the writing before you submit it, to make sure they approve.
The events in your fiction should not change anything drastic about the Tower or the world in general (eg: writing about how you single-handedly won Tarmon Gai'don is a definite no no.)
Length is not a big issue, but nearly all fanfics are between 500 and 2000 words.
If your fanfic breaks one of these rules, you'll be asked to change it before it is put up in the Library.

Tips and Suggestions

Work out a general plan of what's going to happen before you start writing, then you're not worrying about plot details while you're also trying to write well.
Make all your characters interesting, by giving them personality. If you want to know how to do this, have a flick through your WoT books! Notice that all the minor characters each have one distinctive quirk about them, while major characters have whole layers of personality and background.
Get a balance between describing the surroundings in detail and leaving the reader's imagination to fill in the gaps. Nobody wants to read about exactly how tall a tree is, or how many buttons there are on so-and-so's coat, but you do need a certain degree of description to get the atmosphere right.
Don't ignore emotions and thoughts in favour of non-stop action, but likewise include at least some action to keep the story interesting. Good fiction has a balance of pace and depth, so if your character is constantly channeling enormous amounts of the One Power, slaying Shadowspawn and being attacked by Whitecloaks without saying a word...think again.
Make it funny! I think the WoT is hilarious in places, so there's always room in your writing for a humorous comment. It just livens the writing up.
Names. Some people find it tough to think of WoT-style names. Firstly, if you're in the middle of writing, and are stuck for a name for someone or somewhere, just call it X, carry on, and think of a name later rather than interrupting your creative flow. When it comes to filling in the names, I use one of three methods:
1) WoT-ization of IRL names: think of a real name, and change some letters or sounds, eg: Martin-->Martyn
2) Anagram: pick a WoT name and scramble the letter to get a new name. You have to use them all!
3) Cut and paste: if you're really desperate, take a minor character's name and change a few letters , or mix it with another character's name to get something quite different, like Nywene or Randrin. Be careful, though, or you could end up with unfortunate things like Egg-layne or Demand-deth.
Consider interesting alternative layouts for your fanfic. Diaries and letters have both featured in the past, and make an interesting variation on blank prose.

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