Not a full novel, just a short story. It will be published on the web, readers will not be charged to read it, if that matters. Also, these will likely be "famous" people that you can easily find pictures of via Google. There will be much disclaimer that the works are FICTION.
For example, where does the law draw the line when it comes to "Hey, I had dinner with whoever" and "Hey, I just shot whoever dead in the road!"
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umm... i think that does depend on the person... for example
any story relating to Prince will immediately be removed and you will be taken to court -_- because Prince doesn't like fans.
But also if the stories are slanderous or portray the people in a bad light, then definately they could be on the wrond side of the law...
If you haven't changed the names, then a lot more people will be up in arms... but...
I don't think they can do much seeing as you're not printing it as fact, nor making money from them, and advertising the fact it is fiction
so full steam ahead I say!
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hope that helps? xxx
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Using their identity, I suspect it depends on the celebrity. If they're mentioned as an aside and you present them in a pretty positive light, I don't think anyone will care.
Using a product, i.e. saying someone was listening to Panic! At the Disco or reading a Tamora Pierce novel, I think is okay, although I'm no expert.
You can also name no names or change them infinitesimally but make it clear who you're talking about.
Anonymous
As long as you don't print their real name you can pretty much write anything about that person...that's why when you see movies that are based on a true story, the only thing they change is the name "to protect the innocent"...otherwise, how can anybody prove that the story is about them? It wouldn't stand a chance in a court of law, especially since you'll also have a disclaimer...
Ciao!
Anonymous
I am not a lawyer but, as long as you are not making money off of their name, and you are not slandering them (Hey, I shot him dead in the road because he is a filthy dirty b*stard) then you are okay.
Reg'ds
Adi