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Can you use countries in fiction?
As long as your book is marketed as fiction, you don’t have to worry about legal ramifications for including the names of real-world countries. If you are writing a work of fiction, you can write what you want. Country names are not copyrighted features of someone else’s work.
Can you use real addresses in fiction?
You can use real place names without any problems. Just think of all the books set in Los Angeles or New York City or London.
Can you write about a place you’ve never been?
If you’re writing about a place you’ve never been, make sure that what you say about the place and the real people who live there is true. Lately I’ve seen writers put a huge Western-style ranch in an Eastern state, describe a modern Indian reservation in 1880s terms, and refer to nonexistent airplane routes.
How do you write a story that takes place in another country?
7 Research and Writing Tips for Setting a Book in Another Country
- Visit the country if you can. It’s a great excuse to travel.
- Speak with natives.
- Google it.
- Speak with travel agents.
- Write your story.
- Use details to invite your reader to the country.
- Online Course: Description and Setting.
How do you make a fictional empire?
Sometimes, instead of subjugating new lands, an empire seeks to absorb them in order to gain their power and influence. A neighboring country’s large population could bolster the empire’s army, or their trade networks could bring in much needed revenue. This can be done through alliance or through violence.
Can you use real businesses in fiction?
Company/Brand Names: You can use real company/brand names (Nike, Ford, Frito-Lay, Xerox, Facebook, etc.) as long as you don’t show them in a bad light.
Can I use real names in my novel?
Using real people in your fiction—whether they are correctly named or not—can be legally hazardous. If an author includes enough details that a specific fictional character is identifiable as an actual person, that person could possibly pursue legal action.
How do you write places?
Tips for Writing about Place
- Describe the place as if it is a character in your story.
- Use literary devices to describe the place, such as metaphors, personification, and simile.
- Describe the physical attributes of the place using sensory images.
- Write about place as it means to you.
Where should I set my story?
Physical location: A character’s immediate surroundings, like a room or a temple, can be important information to highlight. Physical environment: A story can be set in the natural world where characters are affected by weather conditions, climate, and other forces of nature.
Is it possible to make up places in fiction?
It’s fiction! Yes, you can make up anything you want (within reason – don’t slander anyone or any location). My books take place in Chicago, and I do like to use real Chicago neighborhoods, streets, and landmarks in my books to add to the realism.
Is it possible to make up the setting of a book?
Yes, you can make up anything you want (within reason – don’t slander anyone or any location). My books take place in Chicago, and I do like to use real Chicago neighborhoods, streets, and landmarks in my books to add to the realism. I love to research local restaurants and use them in my books.
Is it good to write a book set in a town?
Real people, places and events often spark story ideas. If you’re going to “write what you know,” setting seems a good place to start. Writing a book set in a real town makes research easy, and it gives you an interesting marketing hook. People like to read about places they know.
On the flip-side, some authors use real places and products in their fiction and actually land advertising deals for doing so. Of course, you can bet they put those places/products in a very good light! Trivia Question!