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August 29, 2008
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Can I Use Song Lyrics in my Manuscript?
July 03, 2008
by Brian A. Klems Let the informative (and humorous) "Questions & Quandaries" columnist Brian A. Klems answer some of your most pressing grammatical, ethical, business and writing-related questions, including why authors use pseudonyms. Check out his advice and don't hesitate to ask a question—your writing career will thank you.  Can I Use Song Lyrics in my Manuscript?Q: What are the legal ramifications of reproducing song lyrics in a manuscript? If permission from each copyright holder is necessary, what’s the best way to secure these permissions? Also, can I use a song title as the title of my book?—June Youngblood A: Song lyrics are copyrighted, which means you need permission to use them. According to our legal expert Amy Cook, there isn’t any specific law about how much you can take under fair use, but it’s common for the music industry to say you need permission for even one line of a song ... Read more about using song lyrics in your book at Brian's Blog: Questions & Quandaries by Brian A. Klems |
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