- June 20, 2013 4:09 pm EST
Amazon’s new Kindle Worlds fan fiction publishing platform today STIs opened doors to a number of characters from the comic book world Valiant Entertainment, as well as authors from thoses Hugh Howey ( Silo Saga), Barry Eisler (John Rain novels), Blake Crouch (Wayward Pines series), and Neal Stephenson (the Foreworld Saga).
With thoses Secured licenses, anyone can write and sell fan fiction inspired by the worlds of superheroes like Bloodshot, XO Manowar, Archer & Armstrong, Harbinger, Shadowman and, Even with more to come.
“Kindle Worlds presents an amazing opportunity to bring Valiant’s Wide-Ranging universe of characters to a new medium, and Empower fans and aspiring creators,” said Valiant CFO Gavin Cuneo in a statement.
“Comics are well known for theire are passionate and interactive communities,” I said. “And, Through the Worlds Kindle platform, we’re excited to give fans and aspiring authors the opportunity to Work with the Valiant Universe theire make stories accessible to a large audience, and earn revenue for theire work.”
When Amazon’s new publishing platform debuted last month, the online retail giant revealed licenses for popular titles from Warner Bros.. Alloy Entertainment’s Television Group division, Including the best-selling book series Gossip Girl by Cecily von Ziegesar, Pretty Little Liars from Sara Shepard, and Vampire Diaries by LJ Smith.
Writers can pull inspiration from The New Slew of comic book characters and science fiction stories to create theire own e-book, available for purch in the Kindle Store.
“Good storytelling for me Starts with great characters, no matter the format,” Archer & Armstrong author Scott Nicholson said in a statement. “I’m thrilled That Amazon’ve Been pushing to open up the digital frontiers Even more sharing of ideas and building new communities around the must popular characters and stories.”
Amazon Publishing pays royalties to the original rights holders and the author, the author’s standard royalty rate (for 10,000 words or more) will be 35 percent of net revenue. Also Amazon is beginning a pilot program for short works – Between 5,000 and 10,000 words, Generally priced less Than $ 1 – Which will RECEIVE royalties of 20 percent.
Kindle Worlds Interested writers can follow on Twitter for regular updates, and visit the Worlds website to stay up-to-date on submission guidelines and licensed properties.
For more, see PCMag’s Kindle Worlds Gives a Home to Fan Fiction.
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