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Erlking:
I couldn't find an answer with a search here, I guess I could google an answer maybe but it involves Mr. Butcher's works.

Is it allowed to write stories in another persons "universe" not to publish in a book of course but with the intent of sharing with others like on this board?

I wanted to try writing a story involving Billy and the Alphas during those years that went by in the books. Some things that happened to them that made them what they are now in the later books. Or maybe have to ask permission?

Who knows, maybe could be good enough for Mr. Butcher to say "That ain't bad I wanna use that". That would be so cool  :D 

Yes I am a total newb to writing professionally  ;)

skaoi:
while i can't answer as to how 'okay' it would be, what you are talking about is called "fanfiction."  there's a whole thread on it and whether it is evil or not.  kinda split down the middle...

Fade:
ask iago

see the thing is fanfic can be bad for an author cause you can claim ownership if he uses any of your work.

3by2:

--- Quote from: Fade on July 02, 2007, 01:30:45 AM ---ask iago

see the thing is fanfic can be bad for an author cause you can claim ownership if he uses any of your work.

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i dont really read fanfics and i dont know much about this stuff so i'm curious.  you can write something that's based on someone else's already established (and paid) work, and then when that other person uses the idea you can turn around and say "that's mine"?  is this a legal thing or more of a reputation thing?

Fade:

--- Quote from: 3by2andashake on July 02, 2007, 01:36:41 AM ---i dont really read fanfics and i dont know much about this stuff so i'm curious.  you can write something that's based on someone else's already established (and paid) work, and then when that other person uses the idea you can turn around and say "that's mine"?  is this a legal thing or more of a reputation thing?

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well you can try
its just a big hassle for the writer
ask iago though hed know

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