#trsb26

Calling all creators of Middle-earth—whether you wield a pen, stylus, or keyboard, it’s nearly time to return and see what stories are waiting for you this season. Artists will soon begin shaping the works that set everything in motion, and from there, writers will find the pieces that call to them and carry those stories forward.

From quiet corners of the Shire to darker roads best not walked alone, there’s room here for every kind of tale.

Whether you’re returning or joining for the first time, we’d love to have you along for the journey.

my contributation to @peasant-player's reverse mermaid tolkien trend

I have been rotting for 2 days unable to decide what to draw. I have decided to outsource this decision to you (my beloved follower/mutual/random tumblr user). Also as my thesis is now complete, you can no longer force me to work on it. <3 (I will never be free of university though ; - ; on to a doctorate I go)

On this blessed holiday, I've finally submitted my arts for TRSB 2026.

My friends, gentlest of reminders to get your masterpieces in :D

(AAAAAND, the sign-ups are still open: Here's a nifty link to the mods' post on their page!)

If you're lazing around in the garden on this beautiful weekend, and an idea strikes you, you still have plenty of time to sign up and submit art!

(Which, yes, will be loved very much!)

Join the fun! It's not too late!

Head over to @tolkienrsb or the website for more information!

"Awww yeah he's so cute I love the hair

O wait

He has like shoulders out

Another summer in Middle-earth is soon to begin, and we are glad to have both returning and new writers and artists joining us. As always, the journey starts with the artists—whose work will inspire the stories that follow. We look forward to seeing the many corners of Tolkien’s legendarium brought to life through your creativity.

To help spark a few ideas, we’ve opened the Art Suggestion Form. This is a completely optional space where writers and other interested participants can share prompts or concepts that artists might find inspiring.

Artists are welcome to browse the list, ignore it entirely, or follow their own road—as all good wanderers of Arda are wont to do. Suggestions are simply a pool of possibilities, not obligations.

If you have an idea you’d enjoy tossing into the mix, you can add it here:

🎨 TRSB26 Art Suggestions Form And if you would like to take a peek at the current response sheet to see the suggestions gathered so far, check out this link:

🎨 TRSB26 Art Suggestions - Response List

As we keep things rolling, we’d love to celebrate the full breadth of Tolkien’s world. From the Shire to Gondor, from the depths of Moria to the farthest corners of Middle-earth (and beyond 👀), there are so many stories, characters, and moments waiting to be brought to life.

If you’ve been thinking about submitting—this is your sign. We want to see it all.