tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post6098265428894232002..comments2024-03-28T02:00:11.260-05:00Comments on A Newbie's Guide to Publishing: Jack Daniels & Associates Kindle WorldsJA Konrathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-49148015419226958352015-03-09T01:05:58.701-05:002015-03-09T01:05:58.701-05:00Now Joe, if you can just get the folk at KDP to al...Now Joe, if you can just get the folk at KDP to allow those from outside the US in to Kindle Worlds, that would be a breakthrough.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16748755611039152192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-63450405921240680462015-03-08T00:00:08.579-06:002015-03-08T00:00:08.579-06:00Great news! I've been working on a Jack Danie...Great news! I've been working on a Jack Daniels crossover short story that interleaves with my paranormal series, and with this incredible experiment underway, I know I'll be able to publish it. Thanks for being such an innovator! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06740121595880017339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-50227445596801843262015-03-03T12:45:03.500-06:002015-03-03T12:45:03.500-06:00I think it's great you're opening up some ...I think it's great you're opening up some of your worlds to the public, and really appreciate you allowing the authors to keep their original characters, which was the stumbling block for many writers who wanted to write Kindle Worlds books. I have a couple of Kindle Worlds books up myself and am currently working on a third, but will definitely look into your world next. Thank you so much for giving us all this opportunity.Shari Hearnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-49838801714829508622015-03-02T16:11:14.618-06:002015-03-02T16:11:14.618-06:00I got my start writing with Star Wars fanfiction. ...I got my start writing with Star Wars fanfiction. There's good fanfiction and bad fanfiction out there. I think this is a really neat idea. Kudos to you. Lauren Orbisonhttp://laurenorbison.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-20582750845122215882015-03-02T08:53:33.360-06:002015-03-02T08:53:33.360-06:00This replaced the collaboration plan but could the...<i>This replaced the collaboration plan but could the possibility arise that you read one of these and reach out to author and ask them to collaborate?</i><br /><br />There's always a possibility. <br /><br />But I haven't written a solo work in 20 months. My last dozen releases were collabs, and I still have a few more coming up. I think I need to tend to my own garden for a bit.JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-54159387231356844342015-03-02T08:52:16.572-06:002015-03-02T08:52:16.572-06:00Is Amazon waiting to see how it goes with these in...<i>Is Amazon waiting to see how it goes with these initial stories before accepting more submissions?</i><br /><br />No need. It's open to everyone right now.JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-76832260734661135442015-03-01T23:57:09.556-06:002015-03-01T23:57:09.556-06:00This replaced the collaboration plan but could the...This replaced the collaboration plan but could the possibility arise that you read one of these and reach out to author and ask them to collaborate? (Keeping hope alive)Buck Rogershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17596939184875803376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-10650593517759878472015-03-01T19:09:03.943-06:002015-03-01T19:09:03.943-06:00Joe:
You're launching with 30 stories. Is Am...Joe: <br /><br />You're launching with 30 stories. Is Amazon waiting to see how it goes with these initial stories before accepting more submissions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-89863542756992592952015-03-01T14:20:12.726-06:002015-03-01T14:20:12.726-06:00Superman squared off against the Hulk in
I think ...<i>Superman squared off against the Hulk in</i><br /><br />I think my my overall point is getting lost.<br /><br />DC owns Superman. Marvel owns Hulk. Image owns Spawn.<br /><br />Since none of these characters are in the pubic domain, the only way to use them is with a license. But that's only one level of restriction. Even with an approved license, licencors will have rules. The Marvel/DC Hulk/Superman fights have been pretty lackluster at best. That's because the rules imposed by the licencor override any creative freedom on the part of the author/artist.<br /><br />Writers who work for a specific comic company have rule sheets and bibles for what is allowed and what isn't. Unless special exceptions are given, there are boundaries. It's stifling creatively.<br /><br />I've love to write a comic with Hulk, Superman, and Spawn, and have them beat the hell out of each other for 64 pages, instead of throw each other around for six panels and say stupid stuff. And I'd like to decide who wins, not be restricted or constrained by what the licencors' agree on.<br /><br />I went into this Kindle World giving writers almost total freedom, with the exception of the guidelines that Amazon imposed (no ads, no porn, no racism). I allow any kind of sexual relationship. I allow writers to kill my characters. I allow writers to bring in their own characters. <br /><br />Marvel and DC aren't doing this with their IPs, and during the rare times they had crossovers, there were either rules, or they let the fans decide.<br /><br />Ultimately, my point is that Hulk would tear off the Man of Steel's arms and beat him to death with them. But that story won't ever be written by me, because of copyright.<br /><br />How interesting it would be if fair use allowed writers to use the IP's of others. Let's say it was a limited use; maybe 15% of the completed protect. It will still be a game-changer.<br /><br />But as we saw in the music sampling lawsuits through the ages, it ain't gonna happen.JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-71645800117179276202015-02-28T21:56:44.048-06:002015-02-28T21:56:44.048-06:00Superman squared off against the Hulk in "Sup...Superman squared off against the Hulk in "Superman & Spiderman," (1981) "Marvel Comics vs DC Comics," (1996) and "The Incredible Hulk vs Superman." (1999)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-8307573106950371112015-02-28T21:17:53.868-06:002015-02-28T21:17:53.868-06:00I love this idea! Ever since me and my nephew use...I love this idea! Ever since me and my nephew used to draw characters as kids we'd dream of crossing them over in a comic book one day. Crossovers are just so cool even when they're crappy (90's Marvel vs. DC). If the movies are doing it, why not books?<br /><br />BTW, Hulk loses to Supes. Superman and Hulk are about par in strength but Superman also has speed, flight, and a crazy array of other abilities. Doomsday was like Hulk meets Terminator, you just couldn't kill the thing. Then again power levels fluctuate in comics so its a tough match to call.Belart Wrighthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07574798890761376397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-89217570068244415802015-02-28T17:23:20.661-06:002015-02-28T17:23:20.661-06:00In the comics world Superman HAS squared off with ...In the comics world Superman HAS squared off with The Hulk, on at least three occasions that I've read.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-60222923660736944912015-02-28T11:33:47.106-06:002015-02-28T11:33:47.106-06:00Then if the copyright was shared between the origi...Then if the copyright was shared between the original author and the second writer, meaning all profits would be split between the two authors, would that be enough to entice you to participate in the venture?J Piercenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-69096057603086459752015-02-27T16:15:11.933-06:002015-02-27T16:15:11.933-06:00Thank you so much for, yet again, pushing for auth...Thank you so much for, yet again, pushing for author rights. My already high regard for you has grown some added inches. :DMir Writeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02156591500697731242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-39912755432279660022015-02-27T10:19:40.498-06:002015-02-27T10:19:40.498-06:00Hulk would smash Superman! Doomsday killed Supes, ...Hulk would smash Superman! Doomsday killed Supes, and Hulk is stronger.<br /><br />If only we could write it...JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-28941817315799429742015-02-27T10:18:06.217-06:002015-02-27T10:18:06.217-06:00The trouble with Kindle Worlds is they're geor...<i>The trouble with Kindle Worlds is they're georestricted. I wanted to read the Wayward Pines books written by Steven Konkoly but being in the UK I'm not allowed to.</i><br /><br />I didn't know that. I'll ask Amazon about it.JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-16333286455238978832015-02-27T09:29:49.413-06:002015-02-27T09:29:49.413-06:00The trouble with Kindle Worlds is they're geor...The trouble with Kindle Worlds is they're georestricted. I wanted to read the Wayward Pines books written by Steven Konkoly but being in the UK I'm not allowed to.Marcus Blakestonhttp://marcusblakeston.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-82951490641257982022015-02-27T07:08:44.107-06:002015-02-27T07:08:44.107-06:00This is all well and good, however...everyone know...This is all well and good, however...everyone knows Superman would bitch slap Hulk all over the planet.<br /><br />DanD. C. Chesterhttp://1008productions.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-4265673485510473152015-02-27T05:35:30.884-06:002015-02-27T05:35:30.884-06:00I still think that ebooks, which are far less depe...I still think that ebooks, which are far less dependant on technology than, say, videogames, should be universally available and not exclusive to one specific platform. <br /><br />That said, kudos for succeeding in changing the kindle worlds concept in a more profitable way for authors by negociating with the amazon team.<br /><br />Let's hope that it will entice Amazon's competitors in doing the same thing. Alan Spadehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12265515535005420739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-2905079072516641752015-02-26T20:53:47.775-06:002015-02-26T20:53:47.775-06:00This is awesome, and incredibly generous of you, J...This is awesome, and incredibly generous of you, Joe. I've read all the Jack Daniels book, and I've often fantasized about writing something with those wonderful characters. Reading your announcement, my brain is beginning to spin with ideas for a genre-bending mashup. Thank you so much for giving us this opportunity!C.J. Carellahttp://www.cjcarella.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-54898848502396905172015-02-26T17:27:43.574-06:002015-02-26T17:27:43.574-06:00So cool, Joe. Thanks for expanding your Worlds.So cool, Joe. Thanks for expanding your Worlds.Jill Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10754506629717417267noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-22618769020865920162015-02-26T16:10:00.782-06:002015-02-26T16:10:00.782-06:00Joe, is this in addition to your earlier plan to l...<i>Joe, is this in addition to your earlier plan to let other authors suggest plots and then co-write books with you? Is that still happening?</i><br /><br />It replaces that plan, Patrice. I couldn't keep up with the stories I was getting, which was unfair to the authors.JA Konrathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08778324558755151986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-78015436477820605312015-02-26T14:56:05.638-06:002015-02-26T14:56:05.638-06:00Excellent, Joe! I have two stories in KW (one comm...Excellent, Joe! I have two stories in KW (one commissioned thriller novella in A.G. Riddle's Atlantis world, and one short in Hugh Howey's WOOLiverse) and I'm currently writing another for Rysa Walker's CHRONOS world. I also have paid WOOL "fanfic" outside of KW that was grandfathered in because Hugh let folks write and publish in his world early on. <br /><br />A word to anyone doing this--it's lots of fun, but in some ways trickier than writing original material. You have the world built but you have to make it work with everything that came before. <br /><br />Joe, is this in addition to your earlier plan to let other authors suggest plots and then co-write books with you? Is that still happening? <br /><br />And though we would still own our own new characters if we wrote in your KW world (unlike with most worlds there) can we carry those characters on to other stories that we sell anywhere? <br /><br />Thanks for continuing to break down barriers. You're a pioneer. <br /><br />PatricePatrice Fitzgeraldhttp://www.patricefitzgerald.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-11554053483696240262015-02-26T12:32:36.440-06:002015-02-26T12:32:36.440-06:00I'm intrigued. If I can find a way to have a c...I'm intrigued. If I can find a way to have a character drop into the UK for an adventure, I'll get in touch.Ian Pattinsonhttp://spinneyhead.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-11291165.post-16640502390207731382015-02-26T11:48:53.096-06:002015-02-26T11:48:53.096-06:00Thanks for looking out for the rest of us, Joe.Thanks for looking out for the rest of us, Joe.Wicked Christahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04149535712743098092noreply@blogger.com