Welcome to the Silmarillion Writers' Guild

The Silmarillion Writers' Guild Presents Mereth Aderthad 2025 - July 19, 2025, Burlington, VT and online - A celebration of creativity and scholarship inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien. The interest form for fanworks creators is open! Fanworks sign-ups begin on February 15.
Mereth Aderthad 2025: Call for Fanworks. Do you want to share a fanwork at Mereth Aderthad? The interest form for fanworks creators is now open, and sign-ups for fanworks will begin on February 15.
Character of the Month: Vidumavi of the Northmen by Secondborn
Character of the Month: Vidumavi of the Northmen. A seemingly minor character, Vidumavi's story illustrates the themes of fellowship, the fading of faerie, and the dangers of racial hierarchy.
Instadrabbling, Saturday, January 18, 15:00/3PM UTC and Sunday, January 19, 18:00/6PM UTC
Jubilee Instadrabbling, January 18-19, 2025. As part of our upcoming Jubilee amnesty challenge, we will be instadrabbling on our Discord on January 18 and 19.
Tolkien Fanartics - Mapping Arda, Part III: The Second Age
Tolkien Fanartics: Mapping Arda - The Second Age. In the third part of the Mapping Arda series, Anérea and Varda delle Stelle present a selection of fan-created maps of the lands of the Second Age.
Potluck Bingo - SWG challenge - November 15 through January 15, 2025
New Challenge: Potluck Bingo. Sit down to a delicious selection of prompts served on bingo boards, created by the SWG community.
Silmarillion Writers' Guild - Mereth Aderthad 2025 - July 19, 2025 - Burlington, VT, and online - a celebration of creativity and scholarship inspired by the works of J.R.R. Tolkien
Mereth Aderthad 2025: Call for Presenters for Meta, Research, and Scholarship Open. We welcome proposals from creators of meta, research, and scholarship about Tolkien for our July 2025 hybrid Mereth Aderthad event!

Latest News

Mereth Aderthad 2025: Call for Fanworks
Do you want to share a fanwork at Mereth Aderthad? The interest form for fanworks creators is now open, and sign-ups for fanworks will begin on February 15.

Character of the Month: Vidumavi of the Northmen
A seemingly minor character, Vidumavi's story illustrates the themes of fellowship, the fading of faerie, and the dangers of racial hierarchy.

Jubilee Instadrabbling, January 18-19, 2025
As part of our upcoming Jubilee amnesty challenge, we will be instadrabbling on our Discord on January 18 and 19.

Newest Fanworks

Eau de Olórin by pandemonium_213

Olórin spies on the Doomsman of the Valar and the Master of Dreams, hoping to catch them in flagrante delicto. What he sees is terrifying yet oh, so compelling.


MEFA 2009: Honorable Mention - Humor: General 

May you live in interesting times by 0ur_Ouroboros

There is no escaping guilt.


Or,


Maedhros finds another orphan in the woods.

Mairon: 30-Day Character Study by elennalore

Ficlets and drabbles on Mairon written for 30-Day Character Study.

Beyond your hope I will return to you, always by Himring

Beren has tried to leave Luthien behind and continue the quest alone. Together with Huan, Luthien tracks him down.

Bedtime Stories by Anérea

Just a few of my favourite podfics that I've found soothing for bedtime (or middle of the night, or any time really) listening.

New in References

Vidumavi of the Northmen by Secondborn

A seemingly minor character, Vidumavi's story illustrates the themes of fellowship, the fading of faerie, and the dangers of racial hierarchy.

Brandir by Himring

Brandir was the leader of the Haladin when he became ensnared in the downfall of Túrin.

Tolkien, His Gnarly Canon, and His Authority by Dawn Walls-Thumma

Tolkien Fanfiction Survey data from 2015 and 2020 shows that Tolkien fans have diverse views on Tolkien's authority but suggests that adherence to his authority is decreasing over time.

Newest Artwork

Nienor and the Golden Fish by Anérea
thumbnail of woman hugging fish

An illustration for a very loose crossover concept with Nienor and the magic golden fish from the Chinese fairytale of Ye Xian, a Cindarella tale predating the European version by over 1000 years. 

Rating: Creator Chooses Not to Rate
Warnings: Check Notes for Warnings

Mîm: 30-Day Character Study - Artwork by Artano
Drawing featuring Mîm's name in stylized Anglo-saxon runes set against Tarn Aeluin as a background

Artwork created for prompts for the 30-Day Character Study Challenge.

Rating: General
Warnings: No warnings listed

Forest of Brethil by Anérea
Painting of a forest with sunlight shining through trees

Created for the Storied Places bingo board

Rating: General
Warnings: No warnings listed

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Femslash Big Bang 2025
Femslash Big Bang is a multifandom big bang for fiction of 10K+ words and artwork.

January 2025 Call for Papers and Proposals
Calls for papers and conference proposals that are open during the month of January.

January Challenge at tolkienshortfanworks
The January challenge has been posted to the tolkienshortfanworks community on Dreamwidth. The prompts are: small comforts; include a list of ingredients. New participants welcome.