Guest Editor Randy Morrison re: Legality of Using Real People in Fiction
posted 9/28/11Dear Editor…
I was wondering what legal problems (if any) are associated with using real people as characters in fiction? I’m not talking Elvis, or someone who would obviously have an estate with a problem, more like a fantasy novel about people who have disappeared through the ages (like Louis Le Prince, or Dorothy Arnold.) What’s the rule? Is it easier to just avoid it altogether and name them something else?
Thanks,
Megan
re: Clueless About Character Arcs
posted 9/20/11Dear Editor…
I say I have a character arc, but editors say I don’t. Clearly I’m clueless about something. Help!
Thanks,
R.M.
re: Opportunities in Children’s Book Categories
posted 9/15/11Dear Editor…
I have ideas for both fiction and nonfiction children’s books. What category is easier to break into?
Thanks,
Amy
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posted 9/7/11Dear Readers…
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Click here to read the answer...re: What’s the Trick to Pitching a Dual POV Story?
posted 9/6/11Dear Editor…
I’m wondering the best way to craft a query letter for my new manuscript. It’s told in the 3rd person and there are 2 POVs. It’s also a fantasy novel and the 1st book in a 3-book series. How should I handle this??
Thanks,
Jennifer
