tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3798129571242557592.post7818767982347400044..comments2023-10-17T03:57:52.371-05:00Comments on In the words of Tom: Futile EffortsTom Doolanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03451129317759266295noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3798129571242557592.post-11097144127946230622011-04-15T13:02:25.296-05:002011-04-15T13:02:25.296-05:00I actually did a story about a Howard character, S...I actually did a story about a Howard character, Sailor Steve Costigan, where the stories are all public domain and no one really cares. They would care about Conan/Conn I imagine. I also did a poem featuring John Carter. I think if the passion is there and it comes through in the writing, then you always could later go through and revise and name change to make it more in line with something totally original. The key is that if you have passion for something you will often write well at it.Charles Gramlichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02052592247572253641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3798129571242557592.post-49862749573910437142011-04-14T19:15:39.782-05:002011-04-14T19:15:39.782-05:00Remember the Demon Wars Saga by R.A. Salvatore? Hi...Remember the Demon Wars Saga by R.A. Salvatore? His love for The Lord of the Rings kind of fueled that story. And he came up with an interesting magic system.<br /><br />Anyway, I think you should take this idea of yours, mix it up with your love of Conan and Conn and make something that both honors Howard and celebrates your love of Sword & Sorcery.<br /><br />Imitation, after all ....K. Anthony Paganohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09905513967986990323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3798129571242557592.post-21116795386059723412011-04-14T15:46:37.019-05:002011-04-14T15:46:37.019-05:00If I were you, I'd do it. Sounds like you'...If I were you, I'd do it. Sounds like you'll enjoy yourself and I bet, learn something along the way. <br /><br />I look forward to hearing more about your adventure and wish you, Happy Writing.The Happy Whiskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13438469476168485775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3798129571242557592.post-60759100820334230152011-04-14T15:24:11.227-05:002011-04-14T15:24:11.227-05:00Doing something for your own pleasure? You absolu...Doing something for your own pleasure? You absolutely should. Don't worry about the rest until later.bowiefanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13556152443995995037noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3798129571242557592.post-53055933269625866982011-04-14T14:49:52.885-05:002011-04-14T14:49:52.885-05:00I hear what you're saying, Paul. And if somet...I hear what you're saying, Paul. And if something more lucrative comes along, this goes straight to the backburner, indefinitely. However, as writing isn't my primary method of making a living, I can afford to be whimsical. If nothing else, it's good practice on plotting and doing the work. This way I don't have to go through the hassle of building my own sandbox. I can just play in REH's for a little while. :)Tom Doolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03451129317759266295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3798129571242557592.post-21405671430827369632011-04-14T14:40:33.511-05:002011-04-14T14:40:33.511-05:00You are always better off "doing your own thi...You are always better off "doing your own thing." If you write for a line or character that someone else owns, then you're screwed if they don't want it, or won't give you the rights.<br /><br />If you have a lot of time on your hands, throwing some writing cycles at "fan fiction" is fine. Otherwise, you're wiser to come up with your own stuff.<br /><br />Bonus is - if you really care that much about Conn, once you've got your own stuff under your belt, publishers are more likely to hear your idea or invite you to write for an established project.<br /><br />Besides, Conn's situation doesn't sound too hard to recreate in your own world. An educated son of a 'savage' king. It's probably not a unique storyline to deCamp.<br /><br />Just my two cents. My writings habits are deplorable and I can't afford putting cycles on stuff that won't go anywhere. Not yet, anyway.Paul R. McNameehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13498380385001618758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3798129571242557592.post-56130834111137501052011-04-14T14:32:39.466-05:002011-04-14T14:32:39.466-05:00I considered that. And I may follow up at some po...I considered that. And I may follow up at some point. However, I'm 99.99% sure that Paradox Entertainment owns the rights to the stories, and they are notoriously chincy with REH's properties. Unless there is a truckload of money in it for them.<br /><br />Right now, I think I will just write the darn thing for my own enjoyment. :)Tom Doolanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03451129317759266295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3798129571242557592.post-79405965062378580422011-04-14T14:24:05.754-05:002011-04-14T14:24:05.754-05:00So why not contact the publisher, find out who own...So why not contact the publisher, find out who owns DeCamp's copyrights at this point, since he died in 2000, and see if you can get permission. Perhaps offering to donate a portion of your proceeds for something honoring DeCamp would get it... Worst they can say is "no."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com