If you make your own manga comic and someone asks you if they could do the anime version, will you (The creator) get paid for letting them make it or will you get paid from the anime version completely since it's your job or will you not get paid at all just credit(Which I think is the case:rolleyes: .) I think the artist should get paid. Because there the one who came up with the Idea in the first place.

Sorry If this is more into business than art.

Couldn't really choose.

Man I wish there was a business/art section :p . Just kidding... not really.

You're correct that this is more of a business question. It also might be a question that would have a good home in the Writing topic area of this site. But, since it's related to the publishing of something that is artistic and because you have posted other questions about this in the Art topic thread, then I think that it would be best to leave it in the Art topic area for consistency so that others who might be interested in the knowledge gained here can more easily find the questions and answers.

I think that what you are asking about has to do with, at least in part, the ownership of a work. This involves who owns the copyright and who continues to get credit and also payment for the work. Again as before, I'm going to let jrebel7 know about your question since she deals with the creation of and distribution for profit of things in the visual arts. Also, I'm going to let Wondergirl know too, since she is a librarian and also a published writer. Those two know much more about this kind of thing than I do. I just know who to call on for help concerning your question.

There are questions that are about publishing things and also copyright issues in the Writing topic area that you might also want to read. https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/writing/

Thanks again! You know every single time we seem to go through the same thing:p . (I'm laughing right now, mentally sort of. I'M NOT CRAZY!:p ) It will be while before I can post a response if anybody put's something on this question. (Not by days by hours.) Soooo... yah. See yah in about... 14 hours!:p ;)

Clough summoned me from washing dishes which I'm glad to leave to try to answer your question.

Who owns the magazine?

Are you getting paid or getting some kind of financial benefit from your work?

Hi again Tux! Always good to see you posting again. :) Clough was right in thinking Wondergirl can probably come up with some good information for you since she is a writer. I am a published writer but my first love is my art.

Bear in mind: This is your work. All decisions regarding its use is up to you. If you are just wanting to get your name out there and have credit by name only and no payment, that is of course your call.

My suggestion would be as follows and you can choose what you feel would be best for you. You will get more feedback along the way from others more knowledgeable than I in the next few days which will be beneficial to you.

If you are going to allow someone to use your work, and you want paid and/or just credit, draw up an agreement between you and the other party stating what amount you require for that person to use your work, that your name will be in the credits, and make sure it is stated that you retain all copyrights to said work in the agreement. The two of you should meet with a Notary and sign the agreement in their presence, at which time, they will notarize the agreement. This does not cost much but is a good and positive step, not just for you but for the person using your work. This protects both of you. You both will have copies/original.

In the agreement let it be stated if this is for a one time use only and the amount of payment agreed upon. In the agreement there should be either a percentage amount agreed upon that you will be paid for future publications or a provision that states before future publications, there would have to be future negotiations and a new agreement drawn up.

I know others will offer great advice. I realize that you may be visiting with someone on line regarding said work and meeting to sign an agreement, might not work right now. Just a few thoughts and hope some of it is helpful to you. :)

One more thought. Verbal agreements in theory are wonderful but seldom hold up in court without some sort of documentation to back it up. Just make good decisions for yourself, protect your work and enjoy your journey! :)

How do you keep posting such good answer's? :confused: :)

Thanks so much!:) So it's kind of up to who your working for.

The Lord blesses is all I can say. :) I appreciate your kind words here and in your comment in earlier post. Does my heart good and I thank you. :p