I actually think a third way would be great--if people were able to offer FANFICTION for sale, not on a commission basis because those can't possibly lead to the best stories. I liked the concept of Kindle worlds but the terms were really bad for fic writers and the no porn rule automatically diminished my interest LOL.
Obviously people should be able to offer original fiction for sale. Not sure why you included that...?
I'm just trying to gauge what people's interest is for original work by fanfiction authors, not whether or not it's okay to do so. I'm curious, basically. :)
For the most part I am not interested in paying for fanworks with the exception of when the funds are going to a cause I think needs it. As for original fiction? I would and have paid for the original works of fanfic writers that I love. To me it's a natural and much more comfortable progression.
On a sidenote about fan artists I would not and have not ever paid for a piece of fanart that was selling for the sole purpose of the artist making a buck. I have no idea why but I have always found that practice a little skeevy.
Yeah, I agree with all of this. I'm not saying that taking payment for fanfic is the Worst Thing Ever, but it's not something that I would want to see become commonplace, and the idea just feels uncomfortable. :\
I get the impression that a lot of the current culture of fan-art is more influenced by the Japanese model of people paying for fan-drawn manga and whatnot than it is by traditional western live-action media fandom. (I am very, very far from knowledgeable about this, it's just my conclusions from what I've seen.)
Yes it is that unconfortableness that bothers me. Not enugh , mind you, to tell someone/anyone they shouldn't do it. But enough that I couldn't ever see myself doing it just to raise some cash.
My comment for the "other" on the first question is this... it's a free country, offer commissions if you want, no one is forced to take you up on it.
In the past, I donated to a person here on LJ who was having financial difficulties, and a friend of theirs wrote me a story, but I would have donated anyway. Getting the story was just a fun bonus.
I'd be much more inclined to pay for a commissioned story if it benefitted a known charity, otherwise, I have too many things bookmarked to read for free... i don't need to add to my "to read" list with things I have to pay for.
So in other words, I wouldn't judge someone if they offered commissioned stories, but I would not be likely to order a commission.
As far as original fic goes.... YAY! Get paid for those suckers!
As a fanartist who's never charged for it (I can't speak for digital folk, but conventional art supplies are hella expensive), I'll just say that I do fanart for fun, not money.
On the other hand, we have some terrifically talented creators in his fandom. Great fic (and art!) take time, talent, and yes, a part of the person who creates it. If the pro-level writers and artists want to charge for their time and talent, and others are willing to pay for said talents . . . more power to them. :)
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Obviously people should be able to offer original fiction for sale. Not sure why you included that...?
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As for original fiction? I would and have paid for the original works of fanfic writers that I love. To me it's a natural and much more comfortable progression.
On a sidenote about fan artists I would not and have not ever paid for a piece of fanart that was selling for the sole purpose of the artist making a buck. I have no idea why but I have always found that practice a little skeevy.
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I get the impression that a lot of the current culture of fan-art is more influenced by the Japanese model of people paying for fan-drawn manga and whatnot than it is by traditional western live-action media fandom. (I am very, very far from knowledgeable about this, it's just my conclusions from what I've seen.)
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In the past, I donated to a person here on LJ who was having financial difficulties, and a friend of theirs wrote me a story, but I would have donated anyway. Getting the story was just a fun bonus.
I'd be much more inclined to pay for a commissioned story if it benefitted a known charity, otherwise, I have too many things bookmarked to read for free... i don't need to add to my "to read" list with things I have to pay for.
So in other words, I wouldn't judge someone if they offered commissioned stories, but I would not be likely to order a commission.
As far as original fic goes.... YAY! Get paid for those suckers!
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On the other hand, we have some terrifically talented creators in his fandom. Great fic (and art!) take time, talent, and yes, a part of the person who creates it. If the pro-level writers and artists want to charge for their time and talent, and others are willing to pay for said talents . . . more power to them. :)
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