From the monthly archives: June 2010
Question by Jewish Zombie: Why is the the bible the only “non-fiction” book with magic in it?
Best answer:
Answer by Fireball
its miracles..
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Question by “Kh a a a a a n n” ! !: Would writing “fan fiction” based on an old TV show, and having it posted on the web, be against copyright law?
Suppose there’s a website that posts “fan fiction” stories based on a TV show from the 1960s or 1970s.
Would contributing a story, and having it put in such a site, be a violation of copyright laws? Would it be illegal? If so, in what way? And what laws would be broken?
Best answer:
Answer by Chuckie O
It would be a derivative copy, so it would violate copyright law.
It is up to the copyright holder whether they try to enforce it or not. Some don’t care, some do.
Illegal in the sense that you are violating someone’s rights, a civil violation. They could sue for penalties and/or damages, in civil court.
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Question by HappyDave: Job Application. What should i put when they ask my previous starting wage when i worked for only tips?+detail
I cant write “Tips” it only gives me a box for numerical characters
Best answer:
Answer by Lady in Red
well then, I would estimate. Take a years worth of income and divide by 12. That should give you a good estimate. You can always explain during your interview.
Most jobs require that you make at least minimum wage or they have to supplement your income. If that’s the case, put the minimum wage at the time you started.
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Question by im3ngs: Besides details to protect anonymity, at what point does a “non-fiction” memoir become a fiction?
What do you think about the James Frey controversy (thesmokinggun.com) about his non-fiction book?
Oprah called in tonite on Larry King Live on CNN and defended Mr. Frey regarding his book about redemption from drug and alcohol abuse (a memoir). In the book, Mr. Frey embellished some portions, and as the controversial website reports, fabricated certain portions after they did independent research.
At what point does a “non-fiction” memoir become a fiction? Or a movie, such as Jack and Rose in Cameron’s Titanic move from fiction to history. The lines are beginning to blur…e.g. the DaVinci Code, which some think is true, when it really is a fiction novel.
Best answer:
Answer by wlvrne1964
It becomes fiction as soon as it veers from the factual truth.
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Question by Martel: I have a paper due and just realized i dont know what “minimalist fiction” is, so what is it?
I have a paper due and just realized i dont know what “minimalist fiction” is, so what is it?
most of the reading was short stories…..
and i really didnt understand wikipedia
so can explain to me what it means( try to keep it simple..dumb it down for me)
OMG you people dont pay attetion do you
only referring to Literature
Best answer:
Answer by dominicanhotie2005
describes movements in various forms of art and design, especially visual art and music, where the work is stripped down to its most fundamental features
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Question by Jcamp: What is your favorite non-fiction “conspiracy” book if you have any?
Best answer:
Answer by Stevers1
“Because They Hate”, but Bridgette Gabriel. She grew up in Southern Lebanon and believes that Islamic Terrorism is a secret worldwide conspiracy for domination, and she makes some very good points.
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Question by ??????????: What is meant by “literary or commercial fiction” ?
I keep seeing this when agents list their interests. For example: “Literary and commercial fiction, historical fiction, women’s fiction, thrillers, mysteryies, young adult…”
Would that mean any fiction? Would literary and commercial fiction by chance mean fantasy or sci fi?
Best answer:
Answer by Aeirlys
Literary and commercial fiction is the “everything else” genre of fiction. For other genres, it’s easy to define what they are, and generally their authors will tell you. Sci-fi/fantasy wouldn’t be fall into the literary and commercial genre because it has it’s own genre.
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Question by Strong All Along: Filling out a job ap for a waitress position at The Cheesecake Factory, what should I put for “Pay expected”?
I’ve never worked a as waitress before so I’m unsure of what to write under “Pay expected? $”
I know waitresses get paid like & change + tips but idk if I should write a specific amount + tips? or just write “min.” or write “tips”
Can anyone help me? What should I write?
Best answer:
Answer by the tax lady
Leave it blank.
With tips you have to make at least minimum wage–and state law governs even with tips how much they must pay you.
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