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Fiction is a powerful form of expression when wielded effectively, yet has the appeal of being open to creation by anyone with the ability to read and write. EVE has an [https://forums.eveonline.com/c/fiction-portal EVE Fiction Portal on Forums] for its gamers to share their fiction and related content. Contests are also organized by players, and ISD Mercury writes in concert with the content creation department of [[CCP Games|CCP]]. | |||
Fiction is a powerful form of expression when wielded effectively, yet has the appeal of being open to creation by anyone with the ability to read and write. EVE | |||
==Authorship In New Eden== | ==Authorship In New Eden== | ||
Fiction | Fiction relating to EVE is obviously going to differ in some ways from writing elsewhere, but the basic tools of storytelling can be applied. It is not necessary to get a manuscript perfect the first time, or even the second. The objective is to have fun with it, and feel good about your achievements! | ||
Fiction that has resonated with people over the years has generally followed a certain pattern. This is a very large topic and only a rough guide can be given here, obviously, but effective stories usually have a beginning of some sort, a middle and an end. A story has a conflict that drives it, and the conflict is resolved in the ending. | Fiction that has resonated with people over the years has generally followed a certain pattern. This is a very large topic and only a rough guide can be given here, obviously, but effective stories usually have a beginning of some sort, a middle and an end. A story has a conflict that drives it, and the conflict is resolved in the ending. | ||
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*4. Go over, re-reread, and edit. Have someone read it and edit for you, or take a break and edit it again. Proofreading will ensure your work gets the respect it deserves. | *4. Go over, re-reread, and edit. Have someone read it and edit for you, or take a break and edit it again. Proofreading will ensure your work gets the respect it deserves. | ||
== | ==EVE Forums for Writers and Contest links== | ||
For more information on writing, the internet is a valuable tool as always. Reading other authors work is especially helpful, as it will help a writer improve his or her style, and inspire his or her plot. Information on Fiction Contests and other Fiction discussions can be found at the | For more information on writing, the internet is a valuable tool as always. Reading other authors work is especially helpful, as it will help a writer improve his or her style, and inspire his or her plot. Information on Fiction Contests and other Fiction discussions can be found at the EVE Fiction forums: | ||
[https://forums.eveonline.com/c/fiction-portal | [https://forums.eveonline.com/c/fiction-portal EVE Fiction Portal forum section]. | ||
Telegram Sam also publishes a blog that announces the | Telegram Sam also publishes a blog that announces the EVE writing contests once they open each year: | ||
[http://hullabalutions.blogspot.ca/ Telegram Sam's Blog For the | [http://hullabalutions.blogspot.ca/ Telegram Sam's Blog For the EVE writing Contest]. | ||
==Information on Lore and Other Eve Author's Works== | ==Information on Lore and Other Eve Author's Works== | ||
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[http://freebooted.blogspot.ca/p/mark726s-eve-lore-guide.html Mark726 Eve Survival guide (Offsite)]. | [http://freebooted.blogspot.ca/p/mark726s-eve-lore-guide.html Mark726 Eve Survival guide (Offsite)]. | ||
For samples of the works of other | For samples of the works of other EVE Authors already in the canon, see the following: | ||
[https://fiction.eveonline.com/ | [https://fiction.eveonline.com/ EVE Fiction Portal EVE Fiction] | ||
[[Category: Fiction]] | [[Category: Fiction]] | ||