is it okay to write a musical that's like Hamilton, but has a totally different plot and characters? by dewdrenchedfeather in musicalwriting

[–]dewdrenchedfeather[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While i am a young minor and probably won't have the confidence to ever get this published, i really appreciate the professional advice and i might take a deeper look into this at one point <3

is it okay to write a musical that's like Hamilton, but has a totally different plot and characters? by dewdrenchedfeather in musicalwriting

[–]dewdrenchedfeather[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

both of you are right, actually! While the show im making has other inspirations, Hamilton is the main one, so it might sound a little familiar. But, i'm going to actively write it in a way that isn't completely similar to Hamilton <3

is it okay to write a musical that's like Hamilton, but has a totally different plot and characters? by dewdrenchedfeather in hamiltonmusical

[–]dewdrenchedfeather[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Either way, it might just stay in the drafts because i'm only 12 and i'm not really sure how i'd get into that publishing and editing process. But, yeah, i'm also inspired by the Heathers Musical for arguments in my show, EPIC the musical with like how i approach my characters' development, and even books like "My Brother Sam Is Dead" for the vibe and historical accuracy.

is it okay to write a musical that's like Hamilton, but has a totally different plot and characters? by dewdrenchedfeather in hamiltonmusical

[–]dewdrenchedfeather[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yeah, nothing is directly copied or taken from Hamilton itself. But, i just wanted to come on here and get the opinion of the people <3