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Writing Tips Season 3 Episode 9: Considering Real People

Writing Tips Season 3 Episode 9: Considering Real People

On things to think about when drawing from real life people and events in your work, be it memoir or fiction.

Nikesh Shukla
Mar 10, 2021
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Writer friend,

Sorry this is late! Welcome to my free creative writing newsletter. This season we’re talking about memoir. This week, I thought I’d spend a little bit of time talking about how to write about real people and events, and what to consider about the ethics of it all.

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