Writing a story in reply to another's story

[storytyme]

I am just curious. Has anyone ever read a story from another author and then wrote a story in response to the story they read? For instance, if the story is about a brother being taken advantage of by his sister, writing a story where the brother gets revenge.

I have tossed the idea around in my head and am just wondering if anyone else has ever thought about it or done it.


Storytyme

 

[juanjsojr]

I have

I was thinking about doing a story the same way the other autor did it in thank you sis it is about a lesbian sister and her brother who falls in love after his sister change her mind about guys and maybe I'll do a story like that

 

[dr_mabeuse]

If you're thinking of using another author's characters or elements of their story in one of your own, you'd better be sure to get their permission first. Not to do this would be rude and inconsiderate at the least, possibly illegal at the worst.

---dr.M.

 

[Guest]

 

[Alex De Kok]

I liked one of Alex's closing lines in a Snippetsville story so much, I've considered other scenarios that would lead to the same ending. If I did come up with one, I'd certainly ask permission first.

You have it! Get writing, I'm curious...

Alex

 

[juanjsojr]

ok thanks

Ok thanks for telling me

 

[deliciously_naughty]

Definitely check with the author first. I've been asked once or twice to use my characters in other stories, and it's something I'm very uncomfortable with, so I've always said no.

 

[Colleen Thomas]

No one has asked to use my characters. But at least two authors have asked to write stories in my Science fiction & fantasy worlds.

-Colly

 

[storytyme]

I just took it as a given to ask the author first if I were to use their characters and basic plot line...and would do so. I was just curious if anyone had done it before.

 

[SnoopDog]

I think if you get permission from the author it's a very good idea. I've never thought of that possibility. Good job storytyme

Snoopy

 

[PAUL C]

yes

Laurie, a friend of mine has used some of my Paul and Jenny series characters in a number of her stories.

 

[The_old_man]

I received a feed-back to one of my stories asking if any sequels were planed. The reader suggested several scenarios devolving from the story. Since I have no interest in writing further on that plot, I suggested that he write one.

 

[Malacandra]

Interesting. I found a story the other day that I liked, posted 3.5 years ago by someone who posted only that one and hasn't been back since, and I've written what will probably amount to about five sequels, more by the time I'm done. I'll gladly credit the original author, but it'd be a shame if I had to automatically let her play dog in the manger. I'd also cheerfully ask permission if I thought there was the ghost of a chance of getting a reply. Hope this doesn't come over as a bad attitude!

 

[juanjsojr]

story

I want to write a story like thank you sis the story ended way to soon if I was the writer I write at least 15 or 18 chapters to get it better maybe one day I'll write a story like that one

 

[wildsweetone]

You have it! Get writing, I'm curious...

Alex

me too.


The Snippettsville Group is a little different in that we are able to share our characters and settings in order for the stories around our township to evolve.

Authors wishing to borrow another author's characters must keep in contact with the original author and must keep up to date a character database noting any new traits the characters portray in the new stories.

Sounds involved, but really it's easy.

Permission is granted by the original author, only if he or she feels comfortable with the new story their character appears in.

It's not easy to continue the exact same portrayal of a character that another author has created. Often the stories they appear in do not give every single minute detail of that character - lots of details are carried around in the author's head.

A faithful reader will notice the differences.

wso