I'm a vegetarian -- a vegan, and I've been BOTH over half MY natural life. I'd like to discuss that autobiographically, but I want to protect the innocent: me, my friends, my current and former coworkers, in the same way I want to protect animals.
2007-10-23 11:04:03 · 7 answers · asked by vegetarian 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Books & Authors
Fairly easy to do.
Take a tip from Belle De Jour and write under a pseudonym. Refer to all your friends by made up nicknames or just a letter.
2007-10-23 11:10:54 · answer #1 · answered by Fifi L'amour 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Impossible to write an interesting autobiography that doesn't keep your personal details private, unless you're a.) a genius anyway (Goethe's autobiography is fascinating but unforthcoming) or b.) already famous, in which case your very lack of personal details will be interesting in itself.
I for one would not want to read the autobiography of a non-famous vegan who isn't a genius writer and who doesn't want to give away any details of his/her personal life. Be honest, it doesn't exactly sound like a page-turner, does it?
2007-10-23 18:59:55 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
JUst don't write them. Stick to your topic. I assume your book is about being a vegan. So I really don't understand what kind of "dirt" you could reveal about your friends and family by writing about being a vegan. It is quite simple - anything you feel uncomfortable writing about - don't. Nobody is going to come to you and accuse you of leaving stuff out. If you stick to the topic you mentioned, I don't think you should have any issues. Just explain to your family and friends you are writing a book about your vegan lifestyle and leave it at that. It sounds to me like you could write the whole book about your lifestyle without incriminating anyone in anything immoral, illegal or otherwise. It also helps to have your friends and family work with you as advance readers. If there is anything they feel uncomfortable with, they can tell you. I really don't think you have a problem. Good luck.
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2007-10-23 18:29:15 · answer #3 · answered by Persiphone_Hellecat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Use fake names that mean something to you. Talk to your friends and family about a name they would want. For example, my favorite name is Briar so when i am writing stories i always throw in a character named Briar, then model them after myself. Choose names that remind you of the person, don't just cal your best friend Joe because you couldn't think of a better name, unless, of course, he/she happens to like the name Joe.
Oh, and I'm vegetarian too, good job!
2007-10-23 18:18:29 · answer #4 · answered by bookworm14789632 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Change names, places, etc. and use a nom de plume for yourself.
You also may want to ask (if you can) before including someone in your book.
2007-10-23 18:17:13 · answer #5 · answered by chelssix 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't. You either make a choice to let all out, and tell the whole truth, or you don't. Half truths and innuendo will get you and your story nowhere.
2007-10-23 19:54:19 · answer #6 · answered by grouch2111 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You gotta lie like hell, pal.
2007-10-23 18:14:24 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋