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I was just wonder how someone goes about writing a seqel to another authors story. Do you acknowledge that this story was originally theirs or should you contact them and ask thier permissions to write a continuation of their work?

I've moved your thread into here, RSF, as it's not a Fanfic Challenge.

To answer your query, it's long been established tradition within FoLCdom that if you're going to use another author's plot or original characters, then you email them and ask for their permission to do so. Beyond the copyright issues, it's just a courtesy call, apart from anything else.

If permission is granted, most authors usually include an acknowledgement that their work contains elements of another author's work at the head of their story file. Thank them for granting permission, etc. Again, just as a courtesy.

Were an author to ask permission, have that permission denied, and then use the elements anyway, against the wishes of the original author, that would definitely be frowned upon and considered poor manners.

LabRat

Another thing to keep in mind here is that sometimes the author might have his or her own idea for a sequel. In such cases, he or she may be reluctant to give the sequel to someone else.

ML

Thanks for that and I'm sorry I put it in the wrong Thread I did mean to put it this one but was in the challenge thread and must of forgot a bit dim yesterday (well most days)

No problem, RSF - that's part of the admins/mods job. And you guys are all so well-behaved generally that if it wasn't for the occasional post moving we'd have practically nothing to justify having our names listed.

LabRat