Category: Humor & Poetry
Is writing a screed ethical, or just stress-relief?
The word screed has multiple definitions, (a) a lengthy discourse, (b) an informal piece of...
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Are There Ethical Norms in Writing Lamentations?
Are there ethical norms in writing lamentations? I hope so. Lamentations are passionate...
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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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What are the Ethics of Poetry?
“Poetry is a raid on the inarticulate” T.S. Eliot “Poetry is what gets lost in translation.” ...
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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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