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Is writing what you remember as truth ethical, or must you fact-check your memory?
Is writing what you remember as truth ethical? A very successful screen writer recently said he...
Nonfiction
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Are we imposing on our readers when we write for them?” Is that ethical?”
An author who claims to write for posterity must be a bad one. We should never know for whom we...
Journalism
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What Are the Ethics of Writing Obituaries?
Ethics of writing obituaries. There must be some. Say you’re writing an obituary for a relative...
Novels
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What are the ethical norms of writing young adult fiction?
Should you follow different ethical norms when writing young adult (YA) fiction? Yes. Why? Because...
Historical Fiction
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Is Historical Fiction Ethical? Part Two.
“Your consciousness is your contribution to reality. What you perceive as real becomes real.” Rumi...
Memoir
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Is Memoir Writing Truthful or Just Therapy?
“When I was younger I could remember everything, whether it had happened or not.” Mark Twain Given...
Humor & Poetry
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Is writing a screed ethical, or just stress-relief?
The word screed has multiple definitions, (a) a lengthy discourse, (b) an informal piece of...
Writing
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How can I tell the difference between ethical and unethical writing?
The question, “How can I tell the difference between ethical and unethical writing?” is asked by...
Social Media
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Is Tweeting Ethical?
“I very much doubt if anyone of us has the faintest idea of what is meant by the reality of...
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What are the ethical norms of writing young adult fiction?
Should you follow different ethical norms when writing young adult (YA) fiction? Yes. Why? Because...
Read MoreHow can I tell the difference between ethical and unethical writing?
The question, “How can I tell the difference between ethical and unethical writing?” is asked by...
Read MoreThe Ethics of Writing Science Fiction
Science fiction is fun, they say. Fans call it sci-fi—hard to pronounce and chew gum at the same...
Read MoreThe Ethics of Posting to a Blog
This a blog about the ethics of writing. In this particular blog post, I look at ethical blogging,...
Read MoreIs writing a screed ethical, or just stress-relief?
The word screed has multiple definitions, (a) a lengthy discourse, (b) an informal piece of...
Read MoreAre There Ethical Norms in Writing Lamentations?
Are there ethical norms in writing lamentations? I hope so. Lamentations are passionate...
Read MoreThe Ethics of Writing YOUR Ideas
Say you get an idea. A great idea. One no one else has ever thought about. You want to tell the...
Read MoreIs writing what you remember as truth ethical, or must you fact-check your memory?
Is writing what you remember as truth ethical? A very successful screen writer recently said he...
Read MoreWhat Are the Ethics of Writing Obituaries?
Ethics of writing obituaries. There must be some. Say you’re writing an obituary for a relative...
Read MoreWhat Are the Ethics of Writing Ransom, Suicide, and Thank-You Notes?
Ransom notes. Suicide notes. Thank-you notes. Promissory notes. Teacher’s notes to parents. Notes...
Read MoreWhat are the ethical norms of writing about gun control?
The prompt for this question comes from a 2008 essay titled, “The Ethics of Gun Control.”[1] I...
Read MoreAre there any ethical limits to writing political ads, taunts, rejoinders, denials, positions, and other come-ons?
Short answer. No. Just asking the question spoils the answer. Talk about a ripe subject. Political...
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About Gary L. Stuart
I am an author and a part-time lawyer with a focus on ethics and professional discipline. I teach creative writing and ethics to law students at Arizona State University. Read my bio.
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