Do you need permission to write a Star Wars book?

No, you cannot make money writing Star Wars books, unless you have been allowed by the copyright owner to do so. Star Wars and its characters, spaceships, and so on are either copyrighted or trademarked, and making money using those copyrighted stories or trademarked items is a breach of the law.

How much do publishers pay for book rights?

Most publishers pay royalties based on the retail price of the book. That means if the book retails at $20, and the royalties rate is 5\%, you will earn $1 per book sold. These kinds of royalties are often called “list royalties” or “retail royalties.”

Can you write Star Wars fan fiction?

Writing licensed Star Wars novels is a very different process from writing fan fiction. In the world of fanfic, there are no rules, but in the Lucasfilm-approved world of official storytelling, there are plenty.

How do I get permission to write a Star Wars book?

First off: There is no way to submit something you’ve written related to Star Wars for consideration. Every book/short story/etc. about our favorite galaxy far, far away is produced as part of a licensing agreement between publishers and Lucasfilm/Disney.

Are Star Wars books official?

Original canon stories (2014–present) Since 2014, the official Star Wars canon includes all of the movie episodes, The Clone Wars film and the television shows Star Wars: The Clone Wars, Star Wars Rebels, and Star Wars Resistance, as well as any books, comics, and video games published after April 2014.

What are the legal aspects related to publishing text?

The basic copyright law states that if you create a piece of work , it is yours. You will find that almost all books carry a message that reads, No part of the publication can be reproduced in any material form without the written permission of the copyright holder. So as an author, you cannot copy someone else’s work.

Do books exist in Star Wars?

Up until now, Star Wars films have been entirely paperless, but the first teaser trailer for The Last Jedi clearly shows that the fictional galaxy has paper and very, very ancient books. They’re books! …

How much is Star Wars Licence?

Hasbro’s Star Wars license for the past 21 years cost them a total of at least $730 million plus at first 18\% and then 20\% of Star Wars toys net sales. Hasbro’s operating margin in the past years was between 11.5 – 15.5\%, in 2018 it’s a little more than 12\%.

How do I get permission from Lucasfilm?

How can I get approval to use a photograph or film clip? Lucasfilm manages the rights to the Star Wars and the Indiana Jones movies, as well as Red Tails, Tucker: The Man and His Dream, Willow, Labyrinth, and Strange Magic, and requests related to those films should be directed to [email protected].

How do I write a Star Wars Story?

All of Star Wars revolves around a big, flowing timeline. Make sure your story doesn’t overlap with other events that makes it less fluid and sensible. You may want to consult other works of Star Wars literature. All new books and comics written in 2014 and after are considered canon by Disney and Lucasfilm.

How do I Sell my Star Wars books?

If you want to actually sell your story as a published novel, you have to go to Lucasarts and Disney and get their permission to publish. Your characters are however not yours under copyright law, even your original ones. So characters such as the awesome Grand Admiral Thrawn are owned by Disney/Lucasarts and is entirely theirs to play with.

What Star Wars canon should I write for?

You could write for the established canon, which basically is only the films and the Star Wars tv series such as rebels and the Clone Wars. (With a handful of new books) or you could decide to write a story set in the pre-Disney extended universe, which is now classified as the ‘Legends’ canon.

What makes a good Star Wars book?

Every single Star Wars book has to have an enemy. So does an Indiana Jones book, or any other good book. Try to be unique and explore new and more advanced enemies, weapons,etc. Think of what the main character (s) are trying to accomplish.