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The Ethics of Writing by Elected Officials
Every day, America’s elected federal and state officials write to American citizens. They write...
Nonfiction
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The Ethics of Interviewing Subjects in Nonfiction Writing
Say you’re a nonfiction writer researching sources for a book. You learn of a new source willing...
Journalism
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The Ethics of Interviewing Subjects in Nonfiction Writing
Say you’re a nonfiction writer researching sources for a book. You learn of a new source willing...
Novels
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Are there ethical constraints in writing novels about dystopian societies?
What are the ethics of writing novels about dystopian societies? Writing novels set in the future...
Historical Fiction
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How Historical Does a Historical Novel Have to Be?
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? There are no good answers...
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 it even possible to write an ethical last will and testament?
I was a lawyer long before I was an author. The ethical code for lawyers is rigid and unforgiving....
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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Are Morality Clauses Ethical?
Say you’re a writer and your publisher asks you to sign a “morality clause” as part of your...
Read MoreThe Ethics of Interviewing Subjects in Nonfiction Writing
Say you’re a nonfiction writer researching sources for a book. You learn of a new source willing...
Read MoreThe Ethics of Writing by Elected Officials
Every day, America’s elected federal and state officials write to American citizens. They write...
Read MoreHow Historical Does a Historical Novel Have to Be?
How much wood would a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood? There are no good answers...
Read MoreAre there ethical constraints in writing novels about dystopian societies?
What are the ethics of writing novels about dystopian societies? Writing novels set in the future...
Read MoreIs it even possible to write an ethical last will and testament?
I was a lawyer long before I was an author. The ethical code for lawyers is rigid and unforgiving....
Read MoreWhat 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...
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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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