How Can You Make A Public Domain Character Your Own?

Sometimes it can be hard to come by the perfect public domain character to use in your work, but there are a few things you can do to make sure that your character becomes your own.

Public domain characters are those that are no longer under copyright. This means that you can use them free of charge, without having to get permission from the copyright holder. There are a few things you need to do in order to make a public domain character your own. The first is to find out whether the character is in the public domain or not. The second is to determine what rights, if any, the copyright holder has over the character. As long as they’re free to use, you’re in the clear to get started.
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