- last post: 01.01.0001 12:00 AM PDT
Posted by: Mr_Clark
I don't hold any ill-conceived thoughts in regards to this piece of work, and Bungie liking it enough that they'd possibly think to give me rights to write the next Halo novel. I've been writing fanfiction for awhile, and I know the legalities of the process.
The thought of Bungie letting an 18 year old kid, just outside of high school, write the next line of Halo novels is too nuts for me to even consider in a wild dream like daze.
I do have my own original work that I'm writing on the side while I churn out this story, and I will be attempting to send it off to a publisher once I finish it and fine-tune the hell out of it. Won't be for awhile though, cause I seem to have a knack for making my fanfiction last for far too long at times. This story is going to be no exception (I originally only planned 15 chapters! Even my new assertation of 21 chapters is off, and will now most likely be around 25)
Glad to hear you're currently writing a novel alongside your fan fic. Unless your keeping it under wraps would you mind perhaps a few details of you're current work in progress. Needless to say it has piqued my curiosity and a small description would be nice.
Also you definately seem to know what your doing as far as legal and business aspects and aren't hoping for bungie to publish this. Although it definately has the quality and potential, but sadly the circumstances dont allow it. Seeing that you are in the real world you can definately make it in becoming an author. And who knows, if Halo is still around in the next few years say a twenty two year old published author or grad student definately has a chance at writing the next halo novel.
PS: Take your time with the chapters, dont let people rush you. It's about quality first and foremost. Thats what will get you published. Well, that or a multi-million dollar book company backing you, as well as a well experienced editor, a bit of marketing, flashy cover and we cant forget the massive media exposure. Either or, but personally I prefer quality.