Can I summarize books?
I’m very interested in finance (etc… stocks/investing/trading/forex… all of that). I also have a blog. Now, I’ve been reading some books about stocks and wanted to post what I thought was helpful or what I took from the books that I’ve read. The summary would probably break down each book, chapter by chapter and talk about what I thought was useful.
Can I do this? Is this breaking copyright? I’ve taken notes on the books, but I’m not sure whether or not I’ll be able to provide page numbers or specific citations. If I just paraphrase and provide the chapters, books, and authors, is that OK?
Ok, maybe this might help.
I’m assuming you all are familiar with Sparknotes (and similar services)?
I want to write summaries like those but on the books that I’ve read. As well as provide commentary and analysis as they do.
How is it fine for Sparknotes to do this, but I might run into a copyright problem?
Also, my intent is not to steal credit. I merely wish to talk about what was discussed in the book in summary form (definitely not verbatim and not long in length). Beyond that, I aim to comment and critique what was said and whether I agree or disagree…whether it has worked for me. Whether I suggest the book. etc.
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