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| LWhitehead1 |
Posted - 28 Apr 2016 : 07:00:55
Hi folks I would like to Write Forgotten Realms Novel series about Al-Qadim Land of Fate and featuring a Northern Hero who as a child was taken as a Slave to the Land of Fate since he was Inocent the Slavers were Criminals so he was Freed as small Child, Raised in the City of Wands he became a Sha'ir Genie Mage, the First couple of novel will be feature in the Land of Fate, but later he travel North to find his Parents according to the Lawgiver one must honor there Parents
Waterdeep is going to in for a shock at least,
This idea came about to the simple fact that there is very little info on the Land of Fate since 2nd verion of the Game
I want to official update the setting and story,
LW |
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| CorellonsDevout |
Posted - 01 Apr 2018 : 18:42:46
I have published my book through CreateSpace (Amazon), but it is original work, and not related to WotC, other than being of the fantasy genre. |
| Mirtek |
Posted - 01 Apr 2018 : 18:06:20
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Originally posted by Lord Karsus
-Do they do that? Makes sense. That's probably the "next step" in publication.
Of course that would mean you'd have to write a generic arabian nights style fantasy story and avoid any WotC properties
But other than that, yes they do that. Whatever it's worth, since they basically publish anything someone pays them to publish. You'll not really get published, but rather just buy an ISBN and being listed in their store for download or even print-on-demand.
You won't receive any service/support/marketing as from being really published by a real publishing company. |
| Lord Karsus |
Posted - 01 Apr 2018 : 16:00:35
-Do they do that? Makes sense. That's probably the "next step" in publication. |
| sfdragon |
Posted - 01 Apr 2018 : 00:14:13
get it done on amazon..... I've seen novels published through amazon.... course they were digital downloads... |
| Lord Karsus |
Posted - 31 Mar 2018 : 22:03:30
-Hate to be "that guy" but your idea isn't going to get off the ground. Write fan-fiction for your enjoyment, and well, enjoy it.
-If you're actually looking to make money from something you write, immerse yourself in the massive undertaking it is to actually write and finish even a schlocky sci-fi/fantasy novel and good luck going from publisher to publisher until someone bites. |
| sfdragon |
Posted - 31 Mar 2018 : 08:04:33
right now, we would all like a better update to the 5e realms.... |
| LWhitehead1 |
Posted - 31 Mar 2018 : 06:49:51
I've just wanted a 5th Version update of one of my Favorite sections of FR,
LW |
| LWhitehead1 |
Posted - 14 Aug 2016 : 19:07:29
so I got to join the DM Guild,
LW |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 20 May 2016 : 03:20:13
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Originally posted by TBeholder
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I am more than a little convinced that the DM's Guild is, in part, a testing ground -- among other things, it lets WotC see what people can do without actually paying them or even letting them know they're being vetted.
In the "most optimistic case" interpretation, it must be this, yes.
Actually, I think it's cynical of me to think that's what they're doing. But cynical or optimistic, I think it's a damned smart maneuver. |
| TBeholder |
Posted - 20 May 2016 : 01:44:48
quote:
Originally posted by Wooly Rupert
I am more than a little convinced that the DM's Guild is, in part, a testing ground -- among other things, it lets WotC see what people can do without actually paying them or even letting them know they're being vetted.
In the "most optimistic case" interpretation, it must be this, yes. |
| Adhriva |
Posted - 19 May 2016 : 12:57:35
At this time, they are only allowing RPG titles. So either you need to adapt what you're working on as an RPG title (e.g. sourcebook, suppliment, adventure path, etc.), or work on it with the realization that it might never go anywhere or be published - which, if you find good people to help you edit and give feedback, is still solid practice. |
| LWhitehead1 |
Posted - 19 May 2016 : 12:38:33
Oh ok so is that the way for me to go then?,
LW |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 19 May 2016 : 11:11:35
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Originally posted by LWhitehead1
Ah so DM Guild is WOTC farm Team so to speak, so what does the DM Guild do?,
LW
Officially, it allows people to create, share, and even sell their own content based on WotC intellectual properties. It was originally just for the Realms, but it's been opened up to allow Ravenloft, as well.
A lot of it is setting-specific, but there's also a lot that is people adding to 5E -- new rules, new classes, etc. |
| LWhitehead1 |
Posted - 19 May 2016 : 08:32:35
Ah so DM Guild is WOTC farm Team so to speak, so what does the DM Guild do?,
LW |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 19 May 2016 : 01:02:32
Usually WotC dictates the basic storyline, and they may have specific events in mind or character types -- but so far as I know, the author is free to work within those guidelines.
WotC usually vets potential authors by having them participate in anthologies or other bits of short fiction, before cutting them loose on novels. Of course, that's when they have a proper novel line, instead of just a trickle coming from known, trusted authors.
I am more than a little convinced that the DM's Guild is, in part, a testing ground -- among other things, it lets WotC see what people can do without actually paying them or even letting them know they're being vetted. |
| CorellonsDevout |
Posted - 19 May 2016 : 00:28:50
Don't quote me on this, but I think authors are still allowed to create OCs, however they have to write about certain events and stick within a certain story line. If I wrote a D&D story, I couldn't just submit it to WotC for consideration. I'm not an expert, but I think you have to be contracted with them (not necessarily work for them, as freelancers write for them).
Granted, most publishing companies have a contract with their writers, but unlike the others where you can submit an original story for consideration, you can't just do that with WotC. If you could, I would have sent a novel to them a long time ago. |
| LWhitehead1 |
Posted - 01 May 2016 : 08:56:15
Um so buck under TSR Writer had more Freedom, now WOTC doesn't support there Novel lines understand.
Let me guess they don't want new Worlds ether unless it's under there Rules.
So WOTC Writers are handed what to Write by WOTC, so not much say on what they can Write.
Thanks to Torrent I've got 5th version of D&D including Sword Coast so I got and update on FR.
LW |
| hashimashadoo |
Posted - 30 Apr 2016 : 22:11:09
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Originally posted by LWhitehead1
I mean is isn't going to be easy for me, so how did Ra Salvitore get away with creating his Drow Character, since WOTC hands you what they want you to write for D&D,
LW
WotC wasn't in charge of D&D when Bob created Drizzt. Back then, it was a company named TSR. They were much more supportive of the novel line and gave authors a lot more freedom to write what they wanted. |
| LWhitehead1 |
Posted - 30 Apr 2016 : 12:58:49
Dam it, ok then I'm going to have create my own D&D world and see if WOTC is interested,
LW |
| Caolin |
Posted - 30 Apr 2016 : 07:03:04
Frankly I think you should give up writing anything pertaining to the Realms and work on your own material. WoTC is not fertile ground for writers, much less young inexperienced writers. They have no interest in taking chances nor in developing new story lines. So just move on and create your own world. |
| Wooly Rupert |
Posted - 30 Apr 2016 : 04:38:32
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Originally posted by LWhitehead1
I mean is isn't going to be easy for me, so how did Ra Salvitore get away with creating his Drow Character, since WOTC hands you what they want you to write for D&D,
LW
I think there was more flexibility, then -- they barely had a novel line, at the time. Additionally, Drizzt was originally dreamed up as a sidekick for Wulfgar. |
| LWhitehead1 |
Posted - 30 Apr 2016 : 02:58:28
I mean is isn't going to be easy for me, so how did Ra Salvitore get away with creating his Drow Character, since WOTC hands you what they want you to write for D&D,
LW |
| Adhriva |
Posted - 29 Apr 2016 : 12:42:18
Best of luck to you |
| LWhitehead1 |
Posted - 29 Apr 2016 : 11:21:05
Dam I going to have to create a new original series to attract the Publishers that I want to write for,
It's going to be easy I've got Asbergers,
LW |
| Adhriva |
Posted - 29 Apr 2016 : 07:11:28
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Originally posted by LWhitehead1
So how do I become a official FR Writer?, is it one those I ahve to be well known and published before they look at me like Star Wars.
That has always been the case in my experience regardless of the medium and the IP involved in the western world. I would not count on anything being taken as official if it wasn't first established as so by the publishing company (Wizards in this case) by the end of the internal product pitch. Considering you don't have that, and are unlikely to get it...I would say the official label is unlikely to be handed out in your case.
I would not let that deter you from writing what it is you're passionate about and sharing your own stories. A good story is a good story, official or not. It's rare but there are exceptions to the above (Grand History of the Realms comes to mind, which occurred due to the very high quality of the product and unintended pitch on the fan's behalf). It does not need to be official, the only thing it needs to be is well executed and captivating. |
| hashimashadoo |
Posted - 29 Apr 2016 : 06:22:48
Pretty much, yeah. WotC has to want you to write a book for them. They'd also give you a mission statement for what to write about which I'm positive would not have anything to do with Zakhara.
You're free to write fan-fiction or a supplement for the DM's Guild, but if you REALLY want to write official lore, you've got to demonstrate to WotC that you're good enough for them by writing for other people first. |
| LWhitehead1 |
Posted - 29 Apr 2016 : 06:13:09
So how do I become a official FR Writer?, is it one those I ahve to be well known and published before they look at me like Star Wars.
LW |
| hashimashadoo |
Posted - 28 Apr 2016 : 16:07:17
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Originally posted by Clegane
quote:
Originally posted by hashimashadoo
That's very noble of you but even established Realms authors aren't currently allowed to write the novels that they want to. Short stories maybe but nothing that will be printed.
Is there an official policy governing this or is because of a lack of an editorial/publishing structure available to WotC?
It's because of the contract WotC has with its novel distributor, Random House LLC.
The only unsolicited submissions that WotC will review are digital artworks. |
| Clegane |
Posted - 28 Apr 2016 : 15:57:48
quote:
Originally posted by hashimashadoo
That's very noble of you but even established Realms authors aren't currently allowed to write the novels that they want to. Short stories maybe but nothing that will be printed.
Is there an official policy governing this or is because of a lack of an editorial/publishing structure available to WotC? |
| hashimashadoo |
Posted - 28 Apr 2016 : 15:44:00
That's very noble of you but even established Realms authors aren't currently allowed to write the novels that they want to. Short stories maybe but nothing that will be printed. |
