Question: What is fair use and how does it relate to Fan Fiction?
FAQ about Fan Fiction -- Chilling Effects ClearinghouseAnswer: The fair use doctrine says that otherwise copyrighted works may be used for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, or research.
Related QuestionsWhat is fan fiction?
The Official P/T Collective ArchiveFan Fiction" is fiction based on a television series, written by fans. Fanfic—by and large—is not scripts but prose. While some have chosen to write their fanfic in teleplay form, those are few and far between. Pieces range in length from vignettes (1000 words) to short stories to full blown novels (50,000+ words).
Related QuestionsF.A.Q.: Frequently Asked QuestionsFan fiction is a term I believe started with fans of Star Trek. These "trekkies" began to write their own stories about the characters in the series and thus the name "fan fiction" was born. Harry Potter fanfics have been around since mid-1999. Authors create their own stories about what they think the characters are really like, what situations might be interesting to put them in, etc.. My favourite places to read fanfics are in my own Fan Works section and Fiction Alley.Related Questions
Adrienne's Hogwarts Frequently Asked QuestionsFan fiction is fictional writing written with the characters or elements of another fictional story. For example, Harry Potter fan fiction contains the characters or Hogwarts or the ministry, etc., or all of them, but the writer expands on a spot without many details or continues something uncontinued.Related Questions
I read that you allow fan art but not fan fiction. That's not fair! Why do you do that?
Robin Hobb's HomeFan art can never be confused with my writing. Art is pictures (or sculptures, etc.) It isn't words on a page. No one will look at a picture of a wolf and say, "That is Robin Hobb's work." Even if you Google for Robin Hobb and Nighteyes, and that image comes up, no one will think it is a page of text from my book. It's that simple.
Related QuestionsQuestion: Do fan fiction writers have a free speech right to publish their work?
FAQ about Fan Fiction -- Chilling Effects ClearinghouseAnswer: The First Amendment protects free speech, but there is also a copyright clause in the Constitution. These two legal rights are often in conflict, and so the rights of fan fiction writers to write and speak freely and the rights of the copyright owner must be balanced. Each situation can be researched and individually evaluated, but it is important to understand there are no easy answers as to who has a right to the characters.
Related QuestionsCAN I POST FAN-FICTION BASED ON ANY OF ASPRIN'S WORKS?
Robert Lynn Asprin FAQsYes, and in fact a few have already done so, including the current maintainer of this FAQ. As long as it is 1) related to any of Asprin's works and 2) mention is made somewhere that aspects of the work are based on those copyrighted by Robert L. Asprin. Please remember that fan-fiction is a violation of copyright law and that by posting such derivative works you are taking the responsibility of its publication. Some short pieces of RLA fan fiction can be found at www.fanfiction.
Related QuestionsTrixie Belden Homepage Frequently Asked QuestionsFan Fiction can be found at http://barbln.org/trixie/fanfic.htm. Fan Fiction is loosely rated at the Trixie Belden Homepage. Why rate fan fiction? The Trixie Belden series is juvenile fiction and so visitors to this webpage are often under the age of 18. This site tries to be family-friendly in the spirit of the Bob-Whites. The ratings can help steer some fans away from what they'd prefer not to read or help them discover new stories that will appeal to them.Related Questions
Wonder Woman Fan FictionFan Fiction" is fiction based on a television series (or film, novel, rpg, etc.), written by fans. Fanfic—by and large—is not scripts but prose. While some have chosen to write their fanfic in teleplay form, those are few and far between. Pieces range in length from vignettes (1000 words) to short stories to full blown novels (50,000+ words).Related Questions
What fan should I use?
I-MOD2 Technical Frequently Asked QuestionsWe recommend ordering the Lasagna Cooler, p/n 50-10-5B-C2 (5V dc/S7 clips) fan from TennMax at www.tennmax.com , let them know you are ordering for the I-MOD2 Kit. We hope they will start putting the proper power connector on them soon, if people request it enough. For now you will want to find some small heat shrink tubing (Radio Shack?).
Related QuestionsQuestion: Is sexually explicit Fan Fiction protected by the First Amendment right to free speech?
FAQ about Fan Fiction -- Chilling Effects ClearinghouseAnswer: Yes. However, sexually explict materials receive different levels of First Amendment protection. For example, child pornography and obscenity are not protected by the First Amendment. In Miller v.
Related QuestionsHow does the FAIR Act relate to A-76?
Center for Competitive Sourcing ExcellenceThe FAIR Act provides that each time the head of an executive agency considers contracting with a private sector source for the performance of an activity included on the FAIR Act inventory, the agency must use a competitive process to select the source and must ensure that, when a cost comparison is used or otherwise required for the comparison of costs, all costs are considered and the costs considered are realistic and fair.
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TSA: PrivacyAnswer: Secure Flight is a program being developed to comply with the Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act, and the recommendations of the 9/11 Commission, both of which mandated that TSA assume the passenger pre-screening function from the airlines. Responsibility for watch list matching is intended to permit TSA to control the information it uses for screening and to enhance the security of that information.
Related QuestionsF: Canons, Parallel Universes, and Fan Fiction F.1 ) What is 'FAB 1999'?
The Twenty-First Century Fox FAQF.1 ) What is 'FAB 1999'? The story 'FAB 1999: A Mouse Odyssey' is the longest 'side-story' in the 21CF canon. It concerns Joe Maus, and his experiences on the Moon working at Tombaugh Station for Applied Marsupials. Capt. Bob Keeshan (a kangaroo) and his assistant, Mr. Moose (first appearance http://techfox.keenspace.com/d/20030728.html and http://techfox.keenspace.com/d/20030730.html) Capt. Keeshan is the commander of Tombaugh Station, its production facilities, and its personnel.
Related QuestionsC. 4. Why write fan fiction?
J7 FAQ PageIt's a matter of control, satisfaction, and gratification. Writing fanfic is a way of seeing characters you love developed in directions you want them to go. This isn't just about doing what TPTB won't do; it's also about doing things that perhaps other fanfic writers themselves haven't managed to do or otherwise haven't gotten around to doing. It's also fundamentally about exploration.
Related QuestionsDo these rules apply to all Emergency! fan fiction?
Frequently Asked QuestionsAbsolutely not! They are for this site only. Every site has set up its own guidelines and no site has any business trying to lay down rules for another. Everyone's tastes differ. There are now many, many fan fiction sites. Sample them all. Chances are that, the one that has the stories that appeal to you the most is the one you will want to write for.
Related QuestionsCan I send you my fan fiction to edit?
with a twist of lime // absolut catadamonNO. o_O I CANNOT edit. This is why I get people to do it for me. I'm happy to read over a story (if I'm familiar with the series) and give you some pointers or some advice, but I do not do in-depth editing, no.
Related QuestionsWhat is slash fan fiction?
smallville fan fiction resourcesSlash" fan fiction is generally defined as fan fiction featuring characters of the same sex in bisexual and homosexual relationships, most often contrary to their sexual orientation as portrayed in canon. Such fiction is termed "slash" because of the use of the virgule (/) character used to separate the names of the characters in question, and came to prominence in media fandom in the 1970s with Kirk/Spock fandom.
Related QuestionsHow can I post my own fan fiction?
Trixie Belden Homepage Frequently Asked QuestionsFirst, see the guidelines. You may host stories on your own website and I will provide a link or I can host the stories for you. Again, check the guidelines. There's some flexibility regarding story size, but there won't be exceptions regarding language even if you host the stories yourself. Remember, the Trixie Belden Homepage does not password protect stories--all stories are available to the visitors. If you have an adults only story, there are other websites happy to help you out.
Related QuestionsWhere did all the fan fiction on the Nexus go?
Dragonlance Forums.com - FAQsome of you may be aware, much of the information on the Nexus has come courtesy of the old Dragonlance.com site. Some of the material that was not transferred included the fan fiction originally posted there. The reason for not bringing the fan fiction over is really two-fold. First, the Nexus is a gaming-focused site, and it made the most sense from a site focus perspective to focus on gaming and related items.
Related QuestionsWhat is your policy on Fan Art or Fiction?
Frequently Asked Questions about NoadiI love fan art, I have a section of my art site devoted to fan art. If you sculpt/draw/pixel/write/anything some fan art, let me know and I'll add it to my site. If it's of an "adult" nature I'm sorry but I can't add it to my site because I would like it to stay relatively kid friendly so tasteful nudity only. However still send it to me I'd like to see it anyway.
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faqAnswer: Any commercial propeller for either gas or electric models may be used. Props may be cut to reduce their diameter but the blades may not be reduced in thickness (such as by sanding the airfoils to a new profile) or in chord (such as by trimming the trailing edges). Answer: The "Over the Counter" refers to the individual cells. This is a change from the rule for the 1996/97 contest year. Answer: This is a feature available in many production RC radio systems.
Related QuestionsARE THERE ANY FAN TRANSLATIONS, FAN FICTION OR FAN ART?
A Small Gunnm FAQGunnm fan-fiction is steadily growing. There are also some fan translations. Most of it can be found at: I know that there is foreign-language fanfiction out there, but I don't have any references for it. If anyone could help with locations please let the maintainers of this FAQ know. The only Japanese language fan essay I know of is an essay comparing Gunnm to Neon Genesis Evangelion:
Related QuestionsDoes fair use differ depending on whether the work is printed or available electronically?
Frequently Asked QuestionsThe fair use provision does not distinguish among media. It applies equally to all media. Nevertheless, publishers are considerably more concerned about abuse of fair use in the electronic environment because of the ease of electronic duplication and distribution. Presently, the CCC is unable to provide electronic copies of print or electronic materials or to give permission to digitize print materials. Publishers seem inclined to license users directly.
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