If you are writing a type of 'memoir' about your dating life, and you mention most of the men you've dated in a tongue-in-cheek manner, do you need to get their written approval?
If you change the names, how much detail should you give before it gets too recognizable? Are changing names not enough? What defines 'malicious intent'?
How much freedom is allowed when discussing events that occurred and opinions the author may have about the individuals mentioned?
2007-02-28 18:22:15 · 2 answers · asked by foreveryoung 1 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Write under a pen name and change their names and there is nothing they can do unless you use specific names in there because in all actuality, there would be no way for some guy, say in Seattle, to find out about the guy you're writing about. Don't say his name and it can't be slander.
Good luck to you and don't stress too much. After all, it is your life. You have every right to exploit it. It's no different than if you were dating a radio host, some things that happen are going to leak onto the air and nothing can be done because the DJ doesn't use real or full names.
2007-03-01 01:58:01 · answer #1 · answered by uncletoon2005 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Let's say that you do not want to HIRE an attorney.
Let's say that you are TOO LAZY to get these men to approve of your using his story in your book.
Let's say that you write some really embarrasing things.
Ahhh, if I were one of those guys, I would FIRST have to admit that is ME. Maybe I don't think that you have enough money to SUE YOU to cover the cost of my embarassment.
That is the chance that you have to take. If you are basically BROKE anyway, GO FOR IT.
Good luck
2007-03-01 08:21:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋