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Am I the only one who felt wrong using a friend's secret for a writing prompt?
In my writing group, we got a prompt about hidden truths. I wrote a story based on my friend's private struggle, and it sits weird with me. How do you deal with prompts that use real people's lives?
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jade_lane197mo ago
That "private struggle" detail is what makes it feel off. Using a friend's real secret turns their pain into your material, which isn't fair. Changing the details completely would let you write honestly without the guilt.
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paulw667mo ago
Exactly! You nailed it, @jade_lane19.
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andrew_kelly7mo ago
Totally agree with @jade_lane19. Using a friend's real secret just feels wrong. Change the details and keep the feeling, you know?
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