In a script I recently completed one of my characters (a guy you likes weird facts) talks about some strange but true facts. The facts themselves I got from one book - though, if I'd looked hard enough they could have been found elsewhere because they are factual (I used about 5 separate facts) and the book itself is a reference book of sorts. I think though, if the author or readers of this particular work were to read the script they would be aware where I'd got the information.
The fact themselves are not integral to the story and it is simply a case of this particular character knowing some weird **** that most other people wouldn't know.
My question is, do I have an obligation to reference the source in some way? Should I contact the publisher/author as a courtesy? Can I use this stuff?
Thanks.
The fact themselves are not integral to the story and it is simply a case of this particular character knowing some weird **** that most other people wouldn't know.
My question is, do I have an obligation to reference the source in some way? Should I contact the publisher/author as a courtesy? Can I use this stuff?
Thanks.
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