Get paid for writing fanfic?

[amberdreams]

Hmmm this is interesting.  Amazon are going to set up a publishing company for fanfic writers whereby you can get paid for writing about your show.  And sign all copyright over to Amazon.  Not sure that is such a great deal.
Here's a thought provoking article looking at the pros and cons. 

Comments

[mangacat201.livejournal.com]

Fascinating attempt to instrumentalize the vast and unending creative energy generated by fandom into a publishing industry that is less and less about creative endeavours and more about profit margins. Amazing how they expect us not to read the fine print. Really, that is NOT the way to jump ship from amateur to pro.