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My brother hit the big time in the 80 s as a singer in a band he formed called (removed). I have an urge to write a book about my experiences with the band and touring with them as well…
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If something goes awry in the government database (which is a question of when, not if), someone searching for your pseudonym could find your home or mailing address, put two and two together…
It’s astounding how many “authors” think this is a unique thing to do, and an easy way to write a book…
“I’m involved in a lawsuit against my previous employer and I’m about to sign a non-disclosure agreement. I want to write a book about the case using a pseudonym. I can do that, right?”
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A writer asks, “Can I get sued for writing scathing articles on televangelists?”
Is recreating a photo you find online copyright infringement?
