SPECIAL FEATURES in this issue include:
Hi, this is a friendly reminder from the editors of the Last Homely Herald You signed up to write a kingdom report for us, and our submissions deadline for this issue is _______. It doesn’t have to be long-- in fact, brief is better! All we need is 1-3 paragraphs telling us the most exciting news, events, and kingdom gossip that you’d love for the world to know about. Please let us know if you've gotten tied up and can't do it, so we have time to find someone else. Send your submission to herald@istad.org, and PLEASE, if it's an attachment, put HERALD in the subject of the email... we've had a virus scare. ;) Thank you SO much for your contribution-- our paper couldn't exist without wonderful people like you! ~ Tinw and Sil Ar-Feiniel |
Who’s Who in This Month’s Upcoming Issue!
KEY: RED: Writer needed!
GREEN: Volunteer has signed up to cover this department!
BLACK: We have a completed article!
MONTHLY REPORTS for Guilds and Groups
Army Report: Warrior Needed!
° Bards’ Guild: Troubador Needed!
° Writers’ Guild: Scribbler Needed!
° Drill Team: Loremaster Needed!
° Word Sleuth: Scrabbler Needed!
° Racing Team: Jockey Needed!
(when you sign up, it’s a good idea to check with your guild or team head)
MONTHLY FOREIGN REPORTS
° Fangorn: Sentient Vegetable Needed!
° Khazad-dûm: Axe Wielder Needed!
° Lothlórien: Wood-elf Needed!
° Meduseld: Horse Lord Needed!
° Minas Tirith: Ranger Needed!
° Mordor: Villain Needed!
° The Shire: Hairy Toes Needed!
° The White Council: Pointy Hat Needed!
RIVENDELL RPGs and SPECIAL EVENTS
Articles about special goings-on around Rivendell, or reports on your favorite RPGS!
°Suggestions AND Writers Needed (ie. what's going on?)
INTERVIEW
Someone on the plaza. Please keep it mostly plaza-related!
°Interview Needed!
HOUSECALLS
Give a 1-paragraph overview of a plaza house which has interesting activities for visitors (preferably Rivendell for starters)! Be sure to get permission of the owners.
° Tour Guides Needed!
THREAD REVIEWS
Games, ongoing threads, guilds and groups-- these are the mainstays of the plaza. Write a review (like a movie review, except more IC) of one of these activities!
Critics Needed!
NEWBIE PERSPECTIVES
Share with us your first impressions, experiences as you settle into Rivendell.
Newbie Needed!
FEATURE ARTICLES
Articles on Middle-earth topics, non-Rivendell plaza news, or topics that don’t quite fit any of our other categories. We’d love to see what you come up with!
Suggestions for Topics AND Writers Needed
CREATIVE SUBMISSIONS
Poetry or short pieces of fictional prose.
Don’t sign up, just send them in, and we’ll print some of the best!
LORE * LANGUAGES
° Languages: Linguist Needed!
° Lore: Topics AND Writers needed
GAMES & PUZZLES
Cryptograms, Riddles, Crossword Puzzles, etc, we want several each issue!
Puzzlers Needed!
HUMOR!
Make our readers leave with a laugh!
Comedians Needed!
GUIDELINES FOR SUBMISSIONS: The Herald is presented as an illuminated manuscript like Bilbo’s book, talking about various events and topics. So, whenever possible, write from the point of view of Elves or Middle-earth inhabitants describing what they’ve seen or done, rather than as Tolkien fans talking about a computer bulletin board. (Obviously, if you’re interviewing an admin or discussing behind-the-scenes plaza business, this may not always be possible). Brief is Better: Aim for 1-3 paragraphs. We look for three things in an article: informative, entertaining, and inspiring. Make SURE you are familiar with the topic or activity— saying something is interesting or enjoyable doesn’t inform us about it. 
Finally: Deadline is _____, send your submissions to herald@istad.organd let us know here when you’ve done so. (keep a copy of what you send, JUST in case, as insurance against the net gods)