I think its a brilliant marriage of traditional tie-in writing and fan fiction… a win/win for creators and for the fans of their work. There is an element of anarchy, a challenge to the establishment, in fan fiction. Today, Kindle Worlds is launching Sex, Vows & Babies from the duo writing as Fiona Davenport. In their own words: We are incredibly excited to open up a Kindle World based upon the Sex & Vows and Yeah, Baby series. As a valued member of the Kindle Worlds licensor community, we wanted to let you know that the Kindle Worlds program is closing. Recently, Amazon made an announcement that they re going into the business of publishing fanfiction. Yesterday, Amazon announced the launch of Kindle Worlds, a new initiative aimed at letting fan fiction (sometimes falled fanfiction or fanfic) authors profit from some of their writing by making it available for sale in the Kindle store. Best Kindle Worlds Fanfiction This list is designed to help readers find quality fanfiction in Amazon's new Kindle World's store. Thanks to Kindle Worlds, fanfic writers can legally publish. The idea is both simple and bold. As of May 17th, Kindle Worlds will no longer be accepting new submissions.Previously published Kindle Worlds stories will no longer be available for sale on Amazon.com on or around July 16th. Kindle Worlds is fanfiction written with the consent of the creators/rights holders, who can set whatever limits they want on how their characters/franchise are used. Checking in on Kindle Worlds One of Amazon's most innovative programs is Kindle Worlds (at AmazonSmile: support a non-profit of your choice by shopping*) It took the idea of fan fiction (or "fanfic"), and changed it considerably. Unlike the "real" world of fanfiction, where imaginations are completely unfettered, Kindle Worlds has limits, such as no cross-overs…and no pornography. I agree, this is a great idea (with a few reservations on some of the details). Amazon’s Kindle Worlds is trying to get control of this phenomenon, and milk it for a profit. Please only add the best of the best! In fanfic, the works are unauthorized (although some rightsholders approve the idea, within limits, including J.K. Rowling). When we began the adventure of writing together as Fiona Davenport, we never realized our journey would take us to this point. It wasn’t until the early 1990s, that fanfic writers from around the world began to find each other online, and congregate and share. We will be notifying fan authors tomorrow, May 16th. Fan fiction arises from the people. All Votes Add Books To This List. Kindle Worlds: Amazon mainstreams fanfic (ilmk.wordpress.com) […] iank Says: May 23, 2013 at 12:17 am | Reply. 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