JazzFeathersinThe Cogs and Gears StorytellerWriter’s block: how to overcome it and finish your storyThe reasons why a story gets stuck can be boiled down to one big cause: lack of direction and unclarity of the story structure.Oct 24, 2023Oct 24, 2023
JazzFeathersThe Silmarillion is certainly more for readers who want to know more.There's a reason why it feels the way you describe it: it was never meant to be read in the format it is. The Silmarillion is basically a…Mar 4, 20231Mar 4, 20231
JazzFeathersinMiddle-earth Literary GazetteJourneying in Middle-earth: a Metaphore of LifeThe powerful meaning of Tolkien’s characters’ travellingsJan 3, 2023Jan 3, 2023
JazzFeathersinMiddle-earth Literary GazetteHow September Hobbit wentA recap of what happend in the Middle-earth Literary Gazette in SeptemberSep 30, 20221Sep 30, 20221
JazzFeathersinMiddle-earth Literary GazetteThe Unexpected Prequel: how ‘The Hobbit’ became part of Tolkien’s legedarium‘The Hobbit’ wasn’t initially supposed to be part of Middle-earth but became inexorably absorbed. Here’s how it enriched the legendarium.Sep 22, 2022Sep 22, 2022
JazzFeathersinMiddle-earth Literary GazetteWWI themes in ‘The Hobbit’Tolkien’s experience in the Great War impacted Bilbo’s story too and allowed ‘The Lord of the Rings’ to be the masterpiece it is.Sep 19, 2022Sep 19, 2022
JazzFeathersinMiddle-earth Literary GazetteWhy “The Hobbit” deserves our love — September Hobbit 2022Why I think we should give more love to “The Hobbit”Sep 13, 2022Sep 13, 2022
JazzFeathersinThe Cogs and Gears StorytellerI’m back… with a gift!I bet you’re wondering who this is. LOL:Aug 31, 2022Aug 31, 2022
JazzFeathersinThe Cogs and Gears Storyteller3 components of a strong narrative conflictThe conflict is the one single component that will make a strong narrative. How to create one that will support and carry the entire story?Aug 30, 2022Aug 30, 2022
JazzFeathersI won't respond to all of your interpretations of these few among Tolkien's many awesome female…First of all, where did you infer that Eoryn was 'forced' to care for Theoden? She did remain at his side, out of love and because she knew…Aug 28, 2022Aug 28, 2022