Welcome to the SWG Reference Library!
The Reference section of our site is under constant development as we strive to provide a valuable resource for writers seeking answers to canon questions, advice and instruction on writing, and additional online groups to network with other writers and Tolkien fans. We are always open to suggestions and corrections in the event of misinformation.
While one of our goals is to provide a resource for information on canon, this site is not a substitute for Tolkien's original works, and any secondary source claiming to provide accurate canon information necessarily involves a degree of interpretation by its writer. We are taking care to provide exhaustive references on all of our work. Please use this site only as a starting point and guide and always check the original source material.
This section is slowly being built. Please pardon our dust and check back frequently for updates and changes!
Reference Sections
A Silmarillion Encyclopedia. A compilation of articles and essays on the people and places of J.R.R. Tolkien's early universe. Under Construction
The Silmarillion Yellow Pages. A directory of resources, online communities, and websites for fans of The Silmarillion and authors of Silmarillion fan fiction.
A Fandom Dictionary. New to the fandom? Confused by all those abbreviations and words that everyone seems to understand but you? Check out our Fandom Dictionary as a fun primer to Tolkien fandom culture. Under Construction
Nitpicks and Nuances. Confused over commas? Wearied by "who" (or is it "whom") and "which" you should use where? Here, our grammar geeks will try to break down the daily dilemmas of the English language into...well, English. Under Construction
The Beta-Reader's Toolbox. Here are essays and tutorials on all aspects of the writing craft, from finding inspiration to crafting stories to writing reviews. Under Construction