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So, I had this story idea a while ago and I already outlined and began writing it. It is a story told from the perspective of a tree about the tree’s life. This tree is a tree in my brother’s backyard. They have four kids. I know I should change the names of the kids, and not mention the location, but is that enough? I just wanted to make sure for the protection of their family. So I would really appreciate input from anybody.
@dragon-snapper @graciegirl @that_writer_girl_99 @daeus @kate-flournoy @salome01w4g @daughteroftheking @jane-maree @seekjustice @catwing and @anybody-else-i-forgot-to-tag@emily I would think changing the names/not mentioning the location would be all but idk I would ask your brother personally.
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@salome01w4g OK. Will do. Thanks.
@Emily yep what Hannah said basically. It should be fine because people won’t expect it to be a real life person, and if they do it’s a one in a billion chance that they know your brother.
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@jane-maree Thanks. That makes sense.
@Emily *pops in* The Gracies agree with the Hannahs and the Janes. 😀 *pops out*
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I agree with what everyone else said. Just change the names of the kids and maybe just don’t mention the location at all. Also, you could make the family only have 3 kids, unless the 4 children is a main part of the story. 🙂A dreamer who believes in the impossible...and dragons. (INFJ-T)
@Emily I agree. Few people would be expecting it to be anything more an a fiction story, so they won’t be looking for little details that might give away where they live. and even if they do work out the town/area, the likelihood of them working out the identity of your brother and nieces/nephews is pretty slim. but if you’re really concerned, ask him about it and get his advice, find out what he’s comfortable with.
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@dragon-snapper lol 110% I didn’t know that was a common percentage…. *looks confused over glasses I’m supposed to be wearing* 😛
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Same @Emily Although you probably shouldn’t be giving out social security numbers either. . .
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@seekjustice I would do that, but they are all so precious I wouldn’t know which to exclude. XP Maybe I could add one?
@josiahdeboer No problem there! XP
@graciegirl @ingridrd @seekjustice @dragon-snapper @josiahdeboer Ok then! Thank’s everyone!
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