I just read a short story that I was working on over a year ago. It is a very personal story, one that I don't even know whether I can ever give it to the person that is involved. On the other hand, it's a really good story.
I was wondering how you cope with using material about your personal experience. People you know become characters (even though they will be different). In my first book, I used practically my whole environment. Parents and friends said they could clearly see themselves in it. Back then I didn't really think about what they thought of my depiction. That has changed.
If you witness something really funny happening, would you use it in your writing, even though the person that it happened to might read it someday? After all, you do use different names.
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♥.•*¨ Elizabeth ¨*•.♥
Firstly, my own life is too mundane and boring to fit in with science fiction. Secondly, I wouldn't want anyone to recognise themselves or a particular incidentin my writing.
I guess everyone has different thoughts on this and I agree with Wolf's comments - respect the feelings of the people around you and you should be okay.
And like that "bright shiny new idea" that we writers get; really how often does one person have a totally unique, embarrassing moment?
Watch America's Funniest Home Videos if you need proof :)
......dhole
Your comments have actually really touched me and made we think it all over again. I'm still not sure what is the best way, because each case is different, but at least I have some great advise now on how to deal with the issue.
Hope to see you around in the A-Z challenge from now on.