Issue #1

August 3rd, 2006

Nominations for the Orion Awards are now open!

Writing with Grace:

RHYTHM

Often, in writing it's the subtle things that really add elegance to a piece. Writing With Grace will provide detailed explanations of writing techniques that can give a story that polished feeling, and make it a pleasure to read over and over again.

One such technique is rhythm, which is a sequence of stressed and unstressed syllables...

GUESS THE AUTHOR

Ever hear something that makes you go, Hey, that sounds exactly like something So-and-So would write!? Ever read something and think, That was really good, but if I had been given the same outline to write I would have done it totally differently?

Guess The Authors is all about noticing the differences between writing styles...

FANART

Above and Beyond the Google Search

Have you ever found an Oh So Special Fanart, one that has a dear and loving place on your favorites list? Ever drawn a picture that lets you chose whether Artemis Fowl has a combover or silky smooth hair that blows in the wind, even indoors? No? Then you're missing out! Drawing or just looking at fanart is a great way to quench that natural thirst for Fowl-tastic goodness, and it's only a click of a mouse away...

Gallery

Fairy and Leprechaun
Title: Fairy and Leprechaun
Artist: AgiVega

Check-Mate
Title: Check-Mate
Artist: aqane

The brains and the brawn
Title: The brains and the brawn
Artist: ChessaB

THE CLASSIFIEDS

SINGLE CORPORAL in the LEP wants a girlfriend. Must be beautiful, not mind complaints, and be able to iron tunics. Call: (44) 7880-0039 (don't worry if my mummy picks up)

BETA OFFERED Less than 40,000 words preferred, don't expect much help with romance. Prefer to beta over AIM, for real time discussion. Specialities: spelling and grammar, and canon accuracy. Contact Windfox.

ALUMINIUM FOIL HAT lost. Homemade, but with great sentimental value. If this is another prank, the perpetrator should be aware that vengance will be swift and merciless. If found, send email to betterthanopal@LEP.gov.ug

OA JUDGES
Judging season is just around the corner. Want to have a hand in who wins this year's Orion Awards? Like to read and discuss fanfiction? Then Judging is the job for you! More help is always appreciated, and our Staff just loves welcoming new members. Volunteer here.