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Novel or Memoir?
Asked by Abl Temple on November 18, 2020
My story includes dramatic spiritual experiences as part of my Christian conversion. I am concerned that as a first person novel "based on a true story", it might perceived as less than completely believable. But as a first person memoir, I would need to change many names and places to protect others, thus it feels as if the story is less than true. Which is the best course?
Jerry's Answer
I would write it as a memoir, Abl, stipulating upfront that while the story is true, some names and other details have been changed to protect identities.