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I want to write a book.

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Torrin Vakarian
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
#1 - 2013-01-15 00:33:54 UTC
Ok see I've been wanting to write a book based in the EVE universe for quite awhile. Im just wondering on how to go about it. See I want it to be a legal book where I have the rights to say that this book is about eve and based in and on it. Also that way i can take it to a publisher and not worry about breaking some kind of law(s). Any help/advice on this would be awesome. I also would like a honest opinion from you guys if you think this is a good idea? I already have a great storyline along with some well-developed characters. All replys welcome.
Randolph Rothstein
whatever corp.
#2 - 2013-01-15 00:38:00 UTC
if you want to use eve trademark you will probably have to pay something to ccp,i dont know if its your first book or something but if it is better write some generic scifi first to see if you have the talentsBlink
Torrin Vakarian
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
#3 - 2013-01-15 00:39:43 UTC
Trust me i got this down. i just dont know how to go about it. i.e. getting permission from ccp
Generals4
#4 - 2013-01-15 00:43:02 UTC  |  Edited by: Generals4
Torrin Vakarian wrote:
Trust me i got this down. i just dont know how to go about it. i.e. getting permission from ccp


I'd suggest contacting CCP and not GD for that.

http://www.ccpgames.com/en/company/contact on the right:

EMAIL

For Corporate enquiries and Business Development, you can also contact us via E-mail: info@ccpgames.com

Also: inform yourself on the usual Intellectual Property conditions in such cases to have benchmarks on what CCP could ask you in terms of $$$ (if they bother). Otherwise they may screw you over (after all they made an MMO which promotes piracy, scamming, etc.)

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Flurk Hellbron
Science and Trade Institute
Caldari State
#5 - 2013-01-15 00:44:54 UTC
Torrin Vakarian wrote:
Trust me i got this down. i just dont know how to go about it. i.e. getting permission from ccp


Hmmm, I suggest you start a new sentence with a capital?
Mara Rinn
Cosmic Goo Convertor
#6 - 2013-01-15 00:45:19 UTC  |  Edited by: Mara Rinn
Generals4 wrote:
I'd suggest contacting CCP and not GD for that.

http://www.ccpgames.com/en/company/contact on the right:

EMAIL

For Corporate enquiries and Business Development, you can also contact us via E-mail: info@ccpgames.com


Not empty quoting. But damn you for beating me to it Big smile

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Randolph Rothstein
whatever corp.
#7 - 2013-01-15 00:45:42 UTC  |  Edited by: Randolph Rothstein
got ninjad

anyway good luck Smile
Torrin Vakarian
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
#8 - 2013-01-15 00:52:21 UTC
Randolph Rothstein wrote:
got ninjad

anyway good luck Smile

thx for the help. do you think this is a good idea?
Optimo Sebiestor
The New Eden School of trade
Organization of Skill Extracting Corporations
#9 - 2013-01-15 00:54:47 UTC
Torrin Vakarian wrote:
Im just wondering on how to go about it..



Write it, never let others get in way of your own personal creativity!

When your done, send copies to several publishers that have published si fi material before. If you get a yes, let the publishers handle CCP and the legal issues. Most likly you will get a maybe from some office that no one knows about, and spend a good year rewriting your book. Its a long term process.
Optimo Sebiestor
The New Eden School of trade
Organization of Skill Extracting Corporations
#10 - 2013-01-15 00:56:11 UTC
I guess what I meant is, do eet, and ask for permission later ;)
Unsuccessful At Everything
The Troll Bridge
#11 - 2013-01-15 01:16:30 UTC
Generals4 wrote:

I'd suggest contacting CCP and not GD for that.


*facepalm

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Liner Xiandra
Sparks Inc
#12 - 2013-01-15 01:41:08 UTC
Torrin Vakarian wrote:
Randolph Rothstein wrote:
got ninjad

anyway good luck Smile

thx for the help. do you think this is a good idea?


Based on this very question I'd say "don't bother".
Nexus Day
Lustrevik Trade and Travel Bureau
#13 - 2013-01-15 01:47:58 UTC
Get a lawyer.

Negotiate a contract if they are willing to speak to you.

It better be a good idea for a book or you better be a well known writer. Otherwise a company will not risk a negative result from the use of their IP.
Surfin's PlunderBunny
Sebiestor Tribe
Minmatar Republic
#14 - 2013-01-15 01:53:23 UTC
IP in this case stands for intellectual property, not internet protocol Blink

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Katie Frost
Ministry of War
Amarr Empire
#15 - 2013-01-15 01:58:17 UTC
Before launching yourself into a book, which takes a lot of planning and work to accomplish properly, I would suggest you submit a few short stories/excerpts to Eve Fiction perhaps, or even blog them on the internet and see what kind of response you get. It would certainly be better received and would give you more appropriate feedback than GD.

Best of luck though.
ACE McFACE
Federal Navy Academy
Gallente Federation
#16 - 2013-01-15 03:32:13 UTC
Surfin's PlunderBunny wrote:
IP in this case stands for intellectual property, not internet protocol Blink

Good thing you told me this, I was confused.

*Heavy sarcasm detected*

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FluffyDice
Kronos Research
#17 - 2013-01-15 04:48:56 UTC
I'd suggest you check out the EVE fiction section of the forum and perhaps try your hand at writing something similar to chronicles first. This seems like something where you kind of have to prove yourself first before anyone would give you permission to represent them.
baltec1
Bat Country
Pandemic Horde
#18 - 2013-01-15 05:00:15 UTC
Do a few chronicles and see how that works out first. Also see about going to fanfest and meet CCP.
Scatim Helicon
State War Academy
Caldari State
#19 - 2013-01-15 07:47:27 UTC
baltec1 wrote:
Do a few chronicles and see how that works out first.


Pretty much. Get involved in writing Eve fiction on a more modest scale, pay attention to feedback, and work up from there, no point throwing a novel down on the page before you know whether you're a decent writer or not.

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Rordan D'Kherr
Imperial Academy
Amarr Empire
#20 - 2013-01-15 08:40:39 UTC
I'd personally try to use more than one way. Maybe get in touch with a CCP staff writer via Twitter etc.

Looking forward to your updates, OP!

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