“I would want 20-30 copies for personal use and distribution but I do not want to make it available for sale to the general public. I use real examples from my career and real names…”
If the court finds that the offending statement constitutes opinion, it is not actionable.
“While healthy competition isn’t a bad thing, what happened next was awful. The owner of the website started posting negative reviews about my service online. She has never used my service. As far as I know, she and I are the only ones offering this service. She posts under different names but the claims made and the writing style show it’s the same person…”
“Three of my characters are based directly on real, living people. All three have read my novel, and given me permission to represent them as I have but…”
My friend said, “If you write about me, I’ll sue you.” But, I’ve already published the book!
Some authors are tempted to write what they want, and to hell with anyone who doesn’t like it.
I’d really like to use their names, and surprise them with a copy of the book when it’s finished. What advice can you give me about this?
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…
Don’t be Karen! Research publishing laws BEFORE writing that 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?”
