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But there is no safe standard on how many words you are permitted to quote prior to risking copyright infringement. A general rule is: the shorter the quote, the better chance you can use it without permission. However, that may not necessarily be the case.

Strictly speaking, you can use their quotes without their permission. There's no possible legal ramifications. You might burn a bridge, and people unfamiliar with how journalism works can get quite upset if you quote them when they weren't expecting it.

Technically, in legal terms, quoting a copyrighted work without explicit permission is in violation of copyright. The term ``copyright'' literally means ``the right to copy.'' If you have not been granted that right you are violating copyright.

The law does not specify a specific percentage of a copyrighted work that would be permissible as fair use, but guidelines suggest one chapter from a book, or one poem from a book of poems, or one article from a journal.

There is no legal rule stipulating what quantity is OK to use without seeking permission from the owner or creator of the material. Major legal battles have been fought over this question, but there is still no black-and-white rule.

First, a simple rule. If what you write about a person is positive or even neutral, then you don't have defamation or privacy issues. For instance, you may thank someone by name in your acknowledgements without their permission. If you are writing a non-fiction book, you may mention real people and real events.

So, when you want to directly quote someone else's work or include someone else's artwork, illustrations, or photos in your book, it's safest to assume the work is protected by copyright and you do not have the right to use it without proper permissions. Simply crediting the creator in your work is not enough.

Yes, you can include a quote from another book in your fiction work, but it's crucial to obtain permission from the original author or publisher. This ensures legal compliance and respects intellectual property rights. If the quote is in the public domain, you can generally use it without permission.

For many publications, the publisher is the owner of the copyright and can grant permission for your use. Some publishers have online copyright permission pages that simplify the process. If the publisher is not the copyright owner, a publisher representative can often direct you to the copyright owner.