permission – Deborah Shaw Adventure Editing

Can I use brand names in my story?

Can I use brand names in my story? The short answer is yes, but be careful about how you use those brands.

Can I use song lyrics in my story?

Song lyrics can give a scene a particular mood or evoke a particular memory or time. They can set the tone when used as a quote at the start of a chapter. But song lyrics are copyrighted, raising the question: can you use them in your book?