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Can you include real people in your writing - Ask Novlr
Are you allowed to use real people in your fiction?

I’ve written a novel featuring real people, specifically public figures. I’ve only shared it with friends and haven’t published it anywhere. Could I still get into trouble if those people found out? That’s a great question. In the specifics, you ask about public figures and if you could get into trouble for that. I’ll start […]

Kimberley Long-Ewing

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How to get started with writing - Ask NovlrHow do I get started with writing?
Lindsay Sfara

Jun 25

How do I write anthropomorphic characters? - Ask NovlrHow do I write anthropomorphic animals?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 18

Expand your vocabulary - Ask NovlrHow can you expand your vocabulary to avoid repetition?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 11

How do I start writing plants into my story?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

Jun 4

How to write indecisiveness when creating characters - Ask NovlrDo you have any advice for indecisiveness when creating characters?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 28

Rules and Laws for worldbuilding - Ask NovlrHow do I create laws and rules for my story world?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 21

Introduce side characters without info dumping - Ask NovlrHow do I introduce side characters without info dumping?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 14

How do you keep the middle of your story interesting?
Pamela Koehne-Drube

May 7