In light of all of the disastrous attention recently directed at James Frey and his memoir, I have some questions about legality and autobiographies. Can we mention companies for whom we have worked by name? Do all names of persons have to be changed? DoI have to hint so as not to be sued? Do I have to fictionalize?...

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I have an incredible story to tell. It's true. I'm a 67 year old female that is burden with a burning desire to write my love story. I have no idea why. I've never written anything before. This urge is driving me crazy. It's a remarkable story that covers 50 years of my life. Mostly in and around southern California. I would like to begin, but where? How do I proceed? Step one is???...

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