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Is a series easier to sell these days than a standalone work?

Started by Ian Nathaniel Cohen. Last reply by Peter Kraft May 12. 5 Replies 1 Like

These days, when browsing the shelves at bookstores, I see a large number of books that are parts of a series (particularly mystery and sci-fi/fantasy). I can understand a publisher wanting a series…Continue

Social concerns in fiction

Started by Michael Valentine. Last reply by Michael Valentine Mar 4. 15 Replies 0 Likes

Should great fiction reflect or try to bring attention to problems in our society or is it enough to just try and tell great stories? What should the goal of a fiction writer be? Continue

Two Stories In One -- Best Way To Tell Them?

Started by F.J. Thomas. Last reply by Ekta R. Garg Feb 25. 3 Replies 1 Like

Basic idea of the book is that a girl and her pet are separated during a disaster. The premise of the book is the story of each one until they are reunited at the end of the book.The basic format of…Continue

Did any of you participate in the Write a book in a month challenge?

Started by Deborah Herman. Last reply by Mari Adkins Jan 21. 5 Replies 0 Likes

I have heard about the write a book in a month challenge but do not know the details. I would love to know if it worked out for any of you and if it spurred you on to completion. Perhaps you can…Continue

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Comment by Janet Kay Jenson on June 25, 2012 at 9:30am: Thanks, Jane. I'll check this out. My original question (which apparently did not come through here) is this: I'm writing a novel and using several real-life characters in it. I am, of course, embellishing their characters and placing them in fictional situations. I refer to them by first name only, although they will be recognizable in their circles. I am not characterizing any of them in a negative light so not concerned about libel. However, I've been advised to have them sign a release or waiver granting me permission to base my characters on them. Does anyone have such a form or know where I can get one? Thanks!

Comment by Jane Lebak on June 25, 2012 at 9:16am: Janet, I'm not seeing your original question on the group, but there's a discussion about the legality of using real people in your fiction here:

http://boards.straightdope.com/sdmb/archive/index.php/t-331357.html

The answer is, it looks as if you can do it without obtaining a legal release under many conditions, but check it out and perhaps contact an attorney yourself.

Comment by Jade Ashley Trissel on June 18, 2012 at 7:14pm: ok i will do that

Comment by Jan Lazo-Davis on June 18, 2012 at 7:11pm: send it to me in email as a doc file at jan@secondstar.us and I will read what you have written. I will be kind but direct.

I also am so totally impressed you are writing and pursuing a dream. Keep up the work because you will only improve with time and practice.

Comment by Jade Ashley Trissel on June 18, 2012 at 7:10pm: i am useing micrsoft word processer

Comment by Jan Lazo-Davis on June 18, 2012 at 7:00pm: Jade, I was able to download the file but also could not open it. What format or word processor are you using?

A TXT file or RTF file would be good for me as well.

Comment by Jane Lebak on June 18, 2012 at 6:57pm: Thanks. I got a file this time, but I can't open it. :-( Would it be possible for you to save it as a TXT or RTF file?

Comment by Jane Lebak on June 18, 2012 at 6:47pm: Jade, I can't get your link to work. Can you try it again?

Comment by Kelli Stuart on June 15, 2012 at 1:36pm: Thanks, Jane and James. :)

Comment by James J. Murray on June 15, 2012 at 12:49pm: Jane is so right. The more polished a novel MS is before pitching the better. I recently had my first novel professionally edited and that led to some rewrites that made for a much better read.