novel authorization level

2024-09-19 16:16

The authorization level of a novel usually referred to the scope of the copyright of the novel when it was published. Different authorization levels would have different effects on the content, distribution channels, copyright fees, and so on. Generally speaking, the authorization level of novels could be divided into the following categories: 1. Original novel: This novel has the highest authorization level. The publishing house can freely distribute and sell the novel, and can also adapt it into movies, TV series, animation, and other forms. 2. Adapted novel: This kind of novel needs to be authorized by the right of adaptation. The publishing house needs to obtain the right of adaptation before the novel can be adapted into other forms of works. The authorization level of the adapted novel was also divided into different levels, and the scope of authorization would also be different. 3. Translated novels: This kind of novel needs to be authorized by the translation right. The publishing house needs to be authorized by the translation right to translate the novel into other languages. The authorization level was also divided into different levels, and the scope of authorization would also be different. 4. Collection of novels: The authorization level of a collection of novels is generally low. The publishing house needs to package multiple novels together to obtain authorization. Different authorization levels will affect the creation, distribution, and commercial prospects of a novel, so novel authors and publishing houses need to choose the authorization level carefully.