columbine story??

Question

Hi, I am writing a story about two columbine copycat boys, I was wondering if it would be wrong to publish it? It's still in the beginning phases, Originally I wrote it to release my emotions, but I added advice for people who get bullied and if it does get published I want to donate the money to anti-violence, and suicide prevention programs. Do you think it would offend the families of the victims if it was published? I have gotten grief because of the story, makes me wonder if I should keep working on it.

Answer 1

Keep working on your story!! Many times the best work an author does is opposed or criticized by folks for no reason other than their belief it's not appropriate.

I feel reasonable certain the victim's families would bear no ill will, & oerhaps even encourage the work you are attempting, particularly w a commitment to donate profits for anti violence causes.

Bowling for Columbine raises some interesting questions, tho it offers few answers, & targets some for blame without justification (like Dick Clark)

I too would be pleased to read your work, & as a former editor offer comments if it would be helpful. I can be emailed via this site. Good Luck!!

Answer 2

If what you say is true, I can only say, "no, I didn't know that". That being said, it's not only the Christians that "take advantage of tragedies" as you put it. Let a Christian commit some heinous act and the atheists and non-believers are all over it. I think it's more our human nature that we sometimes take things as face value without researching it. Christians can fall into that trap as well.

Answer 3

if it got published, i would read it. i think it's a cool idea!