Tag: True Story
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My Funny (and True) Ghost Town Story
Here in Colorado, we have our fair share of ghost towns. GPS and smart phones make them easier to find these days, but years ago you had to get there the old-fashioned way. One summer day, my wife and I were exploring a decently intact ghost town deep in the mountains. The roofs of the…
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Don’t Make This Legal Mistake in Your Novel
Q: Is it legal to write a novel based on a true story, and use the real names of the people involved? A: Yes, but it’s probably more trouble than it’s worth. Since I’m not a lawyer, none of this is legal advice of any kind, FYI. But here’s what you’re up against: Writing about…
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Why I’m wanted for murder!
Fresh on the heels of “They Fight Crime!” comes the Instant True Story Generator by Nathaniel Jones. Go ahead, click it. You deserve a laugh. Shakespeare this is not. In fact, when I read this, I hear the voice of Napoleon Dynamite (“Gosh!”). But for random computer-generated hi jinks, this is pretty funny stuff. Here’s…
LAURENCE MACNAUGHTON 