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Yes, but you have to get a signed release from the person you are writing about about or there is the possibilities of law suits.
It is best to change the names and claim that the story is completely fiction.
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∙ 14y ago
Yes, you can use personal names when writing a book. Authors often create characters with names to give them identity and make them more relatable to readers. Additionally, using personal names can help differentiate characters and bring them to life within the story.
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∙ 14y agoIt is best not to use real people in your fiction. If you write something that they find offensive, they could sue you. If you write something about your friends or family, they might get mad at you, too.
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∙ 14y agoWhen the person in question has been dead such a long time that he is now in the public domain.
Julius Caesar was used to good effect by William Shakespeare.
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∙ 11y agoYou will need their permission or they can sue you.
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Can you use real people's names in a true story?
If this is a personal story of your life and the persons in your story are deceased you can use their names, but, when writing a story about the people you know you should change their names and in the front of the book a clause can be put in 'this story is true; the names have been changed to protect the person's involved.' If one is writing about John F. Kennedy for example they can use real names, but must do their research well.
When writing a book fiction is it better to use underlining or italics for names of books etc?
Italics
How does personal writing differ from academic writing?
Personal writing is something written for fun, there is really no purpose for it except to simply entertain. Educational writing is writing to educate someone about a certain subject, usually non-fiction(true). Personal writing is for your own entertainment or personal use. For example a diary or slum book. academic writing is for educational purposes. Example test papers, books, and the likes.
What is writing process?
The writing process is a process that you can use when writing a book or SA. here are some fun names for the steps of the writing process...brain drainsloppy copyneat sheatgoof prooflast task
Do you need permission to use the names Batman and Robin in a book?
It depends on the type of book, the nature of the reference, and more. If you're writing fiction and your character is reading comic books, that's fine. If you're writing non-fiction about comic books, that's fine. If you're writing a Batman and Robin story...not fine.
If you want to make your writing personal and direct for your audience which one of the following pronouns should you use?
The most personal type of writing uses the pronoun I.
What are questions of fair use?
Fair use applies to quoting or copying copyrighted writings. For example, it is fair use to quote a sentence from a copyrighted book or article if it is relevant to something you are writing for publication. It is fair use to copy anything for your own personal use, not for profit.
When writing a personal narrative?
one should use language carefully to convey the desired tone
When writing the name of a book do you underline it?
yes - or use italics
Can I use friend's names in the non fiction book I'm writing?
It is generally advised to seek permission from your friends before using their names in a non-fiction book to avoid any legal or ethical issues. Make sure to clearly communicate how their names will be used and presented in the book.
What is a word for use of language allowing readers to feel the author's personality?
personal writing
If you want to make your writing personal and direct for your audience which one what pronouns should you use - ''a'' or ''he''?
he
