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John  Author Icon
Question:

What is the type of story called that is 3/4 biographical?

Should it just be turned into a fictional piece, even with true events?

Thanks.
Creative nonfiction
Up to you to decide. It could be 100% non fiction and you could call it fiction if you wanted and who's to know? The converse is less true. Calling it true when it isn't is generally frowned upon - unless you're Big Media. From a creative standpoint, fictional facts and factional fictions are part of the natural process of writing. I'd probably go with Fiction but that doesn't mean there's any rule out there that says you have to do it that way.
John  Author Icon
I have been accused of using AI.

Yes, I use Grammerly. Yes, I have had several issues corrected.

I take writing very seriously. I (was) proud of my work.

I am withdrawing from all contests because of the doubt placed on my name.

I will be taking some time off from this site.

Write On.

John, please do not let this instance alter your mindset about your writing on the site. For every bad apple, there is a bushel of good ones. Take time off if you must, but be sure to come back stronger than ever and continue to grace us with your words.

Hate is a strong word, but I truly hate AI - they call it progress - I call it a nuisance. AI takes our words and feeds them into its memory banks, only to turn around and mock us by saying our writing is its own. AI brings negativity for all those who have worked hard at their craft. AI sensor is not a necessary tool, and to use it against another writer IN MY OPINION is wrong.

Jeff  Author Icon
As the others on this thread have mentioned, I really hope you'll consider staying. It can be really hurtful to be accused of using AI in a problematic way, but please don't let the naivete, ignorance, and/or bad faith of a few get in the way of otherwise enjoying this community. The site is better with you here!
Please stay and keep writing!!! I echo the advice you’ve received from Annette, buddhangela, and Jeff.
John  Author Icon
I've just added an item in my portfolio:
 A Love That Stares Back - 2/26 WC 1,651 Open in new Window. (13+)
They say love is blind. But what happens it allows to to see clearly for the first time?


Suggestions/comments/more suggestions are always welcome (and needed).
good read - thanks for sharing
John  Author Icon
I've just added an item in my portfolio:
 You've Stolen My Heart—Word Count 325 Open in new Window. (13+)
Love is eternal—at least for some.
John  Author Icon
I've just posted an item in my portfolio:
 The Ubbi-dubbi Chef - 2/7 - WC 679 Open in new Window. (E)
Skylar, once again, tries to impress her family; however, she doesn't remember it.


Ubi ubam suborry ubif thubis cubonfubusubes yuboubu, tuboubo.

(I am sorry if this confuses you, too.)
John  Author Icon
I've just added an item in my portfolio:
 The Great Potty War - 21 Lines - 2/26 Open in new Window. (E)
Raising children is a joy, until IT happens.
A must read!
John  Author Icon
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 Moth to a Flame - Word Count 718 Open in new Window. (13+)
When seeing is believing, it then becomes reality.
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 Crisis - 2/5 - Seven Lines Open in new Window. (E)
Everyone deserves respect - even an appliance.
John  Author Icon
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 Plunge into the Unknown - WC - 995 Words Open in new Window. (13+)
Even an exciting dream can become a nightmare.


I need to mention my wife gave me the inspiration.
My wife was the inspiration, in one form or another, for many of my poems and a few of my stories.
John  Author Icon
I wish to give a couple of people Merit Badges. How do I find out what they DON'T have?

Thank you.
1. Visit their profile.
2. Move to their Community located at the top of their profile page.
3. Scroll down and click on the Merit Badges section.
4. In the upper right hand corner of their Merit Badge page is a clickable link called “Checklist.” Click it.
5. Underneath the “Merit Badge Checklist” header are two useful options. Clicking “Needed Badges” will show you all of the badges that user has yet to collect—but this selection shows both community/general merit badges and exclusive merit badges. Clicking “Badges You Can Give” will show a list of all of the merit badges that user has yet to collect that you have access to send.

Hope this helps! *Smile*
John  Author Icon
I've just edited an item in my portfolio:
 Power of a Groundhog Open in new Window. (E)
Inspiration can appear from anywhere. Even a rodent.
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Becalmed - 02-01 Open in new Window. (13+)
Deeply melocholy - A look at a hidden inner secret.


This was a big stretch for me
Love this so much
John  Author Icon
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 Avoiding Winter - WC 956 - 2-1 Open in new Window. (E)
The Pros and Cons of living where even the sunshine gets cold.

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 Et Tu, Cupid - 20 Lines - February 2026 Open in new Window. (E)
A Heartfelt poem-or internal gas- regarding Cupid.


Mistakes, errors, sarcasm - all intended per instructions.

Well, maybe the sarcasm was intentional.
John  Author Icon
I've just added an item in my portfolio:
 Harvesting Knowledge Open in new Window. (13+)
A gift changes everything; however, the price is may be too steep.
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