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Topic : Re: Referencing real and fictional people/characters in novels - legal implications I've been going out of my way to avoid referencing famous people in my novel as well as fictional characters, but - selfpublishingguru.com

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: Re: Referencing real and fictional people/characters in novels - legal implications I've been going out of my way to avoid referencing famous people in my novel as well as fictional characters, but

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1) Sherlock Holmes is public domain. No one's going to sue you for it. We all own it.

2) While classics like Sherlock Holmes are safe, referencing pop culture can date your work. Just FYI...

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