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[mariem-1.livejournal.com]

From http://www.csfriedman.com/faq.htm:

What's the deal with fan-fiction and intellectual property?
Fan fiction occupies a strange grey area, which unfortunately can cross over into illegality without anyone realizing it. As a general guideline, I'm okay with fans writing stuff based on my work, provided:
1. The work that inspired you is referenced clearly
2. It is made *very* clear that I neither sanctioned your work, nor does it necessarily reflect my artistic vision of the subject matter
3. (this is the one that matters). In no form, shape or manner can such fiction be used to make money for anyone without my express written permission. That includes any fees for newsletters, memberships for web sites, memberships for fan clubs with in-house publications, etc. Please take this one seriously.
On the flip side, such work is also protected by the same legal system, so while you can't sell it anywhere without my permission, no one (including me) can publish it without yours.
Merentha is an excellent resource, which has permission to post both fan-fiction and fan-art based on my work. Merentha is a great place to show off your work to others in the fan community.
What's most important to remember about copyright law is that it prohibits people from using my work without permission.
If in doubt... ask.

What about slash fiction?
I have to admit that I lack any comprehension at all about why this appeals to folks, (and please don't send me links to web sites explaining the phenomenon, I've seen them all before). Howver, if that kind of fantasy appeals to you please make sure you follow the same guidelines given for fan-fiction (above).
As this kind of material often deals with subjects and character interpretations I emphatically disagree with, I do ask you make it very clear to any potential readers that it does not reflect my work except in the broadest inspirational sense.

Comments

[alice_montrose]

And the point of this post is?

[carmentalis.livejournal.com]

Which just underscores the community policy (and common sense of writers) of putting thorough disclaimers on the fics, because those take care of these requests.

[trobadora]

Common sensse indeed.