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...
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Author: Gary Stuart
What Are the Ethics of Writing Obituaries?
Ethics of writing obituaries. There must be some. Say you’re writing an obituary for a relative...
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What 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...
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Do Joke-Writers have Ethical Rules?
A guy working in a car repair shop asked if I’d like to hear a good joke. Sure, I said....
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Do Authors Have Ethical Responsibilities Beyond the Book?
Beyond the book? The full question is weird on its own, but its premise is doubtful. I mean, once...
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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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