Monday, October 24, 2016

Alice in Wonderland

Are you aware that Alice in Wonderland is in the public domain?

Well it is and it gives me a chance to remind you of an important point. The original story is in the public domain and you can use it as it, or modify it or reference it to write a story of her further adventures, which has been done and likely will be done again. It's a good story.

So, what's the problem?

If you want to rewrite this book or continue her adventures, read the book! Read it. Take the time. You what might happen? Someone takes the easy way out and watches the Disney version. That version is copyright to Disney and there are story lines that are unique to their version and you could be violating copyright laws if you use their story and rewrite it.

Do not take the easy way out. Read the book  Same goes for any other book you might be considering using as your story line. Now, many times the original book is available in audio and that will work. Check YouTube as they have many audio books. Just be certain they are public domain.

Use these original public domain books for ideas but don't take shortcuts.

If you do, well, don't say you weren't warned.

No comments:

Post a Comment