If you write a story based on a real person, you're trapped by the details of the real person and his life. It gets in the way of writing your own story.
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"If you write a story based on a real person, you're trapped by the details of the real person and his life. It gets in the way of writing your own story." — Caroline B. Cooney
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If you write a story based on a real person, you're trapped by the details of the real person and his life. It gets in the way of writing your own story. — Caroline B. Cooney
About Caroline B. Cooney
Caroline B. Cooney was a Writer from United States (1947–present).
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This quote is attributed to Caroline B. Cooney, a Writer from United States.
When did Caroline B. Cooney live?
Caroline B. Cooney lived from 1947 – present.