Kindle Worlds

jhempel24 · 09-04-2013, 04:34 AM

I'm seeing more and more stuff being released under the "Kindle Worlds" banner.

I know that it is supposed to be an outlet for authorized fan fiction, but how much control of the content does the creator have? For instance, there are a TON of Silo stories out already, coming from the world Hugh Howey created.

Bram Stoker winner John Everson has written something for Vampire Diaries, which I don't know, is that considered fan-fic?

I'm kind of on the fence with all of this. There are stories that seem interesting, but at the same time, I can see where a lot of junk is going to be produced under that name.

Do you think this is just a money grab by amazon?

HarryT · 09-04-2013, 04:43 AM

I believe that everything in this area has been approved by the copyright holder, but that almost certainly doesn't mean that the copyright holder has read it or thinks that it's any good.

jhempel24 · 09-04-2013, 04:57 AM

Yeah, I know they can't read them all, or approve them on an individual level, hence this:

Silo Saga: Fifty Shades of Wool

fjtorres · 09-04-2013, 07:27 AM

Calling Kindle Worlds fanfic falls a bit short of the reality because, being for pay, it will attract pros. Nowhere does it say it is for "amateurs" or newbies only.
Some will do so out of affection for the source material, but others will see it as a quasi-marketing opportunity to sell themselves to fans of the source or simply a chance to make a quick buck.
It'll be interesting to see how this experiment plays out.

DiapDealer · 09-04-2013, 09:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jhempel24

I know that it is supposed to be an outlet for authorized fan fiction, but how much control of the content does the creator have? For instance, there are a TON of Silo stories out already, coming from the world Hugh Howey created.

Interesting to note that Hugh gave his blessing to "commercial" Silo/Wool fan-fiction projects before Kindle Worlds actually launched. Interesting, but maybe not exactly relevant to the thread.

I just find it fascinating how much money this guy has been able to make--and how much attention he's been able to garner--by loosening the reigns on his IP (Fan Fiction, No DRM, PayPal to receive donations from those who "find" his books outside of the normal retail scenario, etc).

Anyway... Sure, these content creators aren't going to have the time vet each and every paragraph of the content submitted ... but neither is it exactly going to take an army of assistants to quickly/easily veto a lot of flat-out garbage.

09-04-2013, 04:34 AM	#1
jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	Kindle Worlds I'm seeing more and more stuff being released under the "Kindle Worlds" banner. I know that it is supposed to be an outlet for authorized fan fiction, but how much control of the content does the creator have? For instance, there are a TON of Silo stories out already, coming from the world Hugh Howey created. Bram Stoker winner John Everson has written something for Vampire Diaries, which I don't know, is that considered fan-fic? I'm kind of on the fence with all of this. There are stories that seem interesting, but at the same time, I can see where a lot of junk is going to be produced under that name. Do you think this is just a money grab by amazon?

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Unutterably Silly Do you want to visit other worlds? Why?	John Carroll	Lounge	3	11-16-2012 07:00 PM
Free (Kindle KDP) House Between the Worlds by Marion Zimmer Bradley [ESP SF/Fantasy]	ATDrake	Deals and Resources (No Self-Promotion or Affiliate Links)	16	03-09-2012 12:38 PM
The Best of All Possible mobilereading Worlds?	RDaneel54	General Discussions	1	08-17-2011 05:06 PM
Alex - is it the best of both worlds?	xiutian	Spring Design Alex	4	07-25-2010 11:53 PM
Best of both worlds?	sdmama	Amazon Kindle	26	03-09-2009 01:04 PM

09-04-2013, 04:43 AM	#2
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383099 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I believe that everything in this area has been approved by the copyright holder, but that almost certainly doesn't mean that the copyright holder has read it or thinks that it's any good.

09-04-2013, 04:57 AM	#3
jhempel24 Wizard Posts: 2,157 Karma: 7068605 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Amazon Kindle Paperwhite, B&N Nook Colro	Yeah, I know they can't read them all, or approve them on an individual level, hence this: Silo Saga: Fifty Shades of Wool

09-04-2013, 07:27 AM	#4
fjtorres Grand Sorcerer Posts: 11,732 Karma: 128354696 Join Date: May 2009 Location: 26 kly from Sgr A* Device: T100TA,PW2,PRS-T1,KT,FireHD 8.9,K2, PB360,BeBook One,Axim51v,TC1000	Calling Kindle Worlds fanfic falls a bit short of the reality because, being for pay, it will attract pros. Nowhere does it say it is for "amateurs" or newbies only. Some will do so out of affection for the source material, but others will see it as a quasi-marketing opportunity to sell themselves to fans of the source or simply a chance to make a quick buck. It'll be interesting to see how this experiment plays out.

Advert

Advert