Writer Steals Woman’s Life Story for Book, Gets Slapped with Legal Threats

Imagine having a colorful and dramatic life that you’ve only shared with a handful of people. Now, imagine your sister-in-law writing a book about your life without your permission and trying to publish it! That’s exactly what happened to one woman, who found herself in a legal battle with her own family member. The sister-in-law, an aspiring writer, had been working on a “secret project” for years, only to reveal that it was a thinly-veiled biography of the woman’s life. Let’s dive into this shocking story!

A Colorful Life Kept Private

The Secret Project Revealed

A Shocking Discovery

A Stolen Life Story ️‍♀️

The Writer’s Confession

A Tiny Publisher’s Interest

Uncomfortable with Publication

A Legal Threat Emerges ⚖️

Publisher Drops the Book

The Self-Publishing Attempt

Finding the Sales Page ️‍♀️

Another Legal Threat ⚖️

SIL’s Financial Struggles

A Family Feud Erupts

The Stakes Are High

A Family Torn Apart by a Stolen Story

This unbelievable tale of betrayal and legal battles has left a family in turmoil. The woman, whose life was turned into a book without her permission, is now fighting to protect her privacy and her story. Meanwhile, her sister-in-law and brother are struggling financially and claim that the book’s sales could be their only hope for survival. But at what cost? Is it right to profit off someone else’s life without their consent? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this jaw-dropping situation…

SIL wrote a book about OP’s life without permission, tried to publish it twice. NTA

NTA’s sister-in-law wrote a novel based on her life without permission. Replies suggest sister-in-law is unlikely to make significant money from self-publishing, and should have changed names/appearances of characters.

Writer steals woman’s life story for book, gets legal threats

Woman’s stolen life story poorly fictionalized, legal threats ensue.

Author accused of stealing life story, commenters side with victim.

Commenter argues against writer’s defense, predicts inevitable exposure.

Author steals woman’s life story, keeps her name. NTA.

Writer steals woman’s life story for book, gets called out. NTA.

SIL’s decade-long obsession with writing is creepy AF

Commenter defends woman’s right to not have her life story stolen.

Author’s invasion of privacy for book sparks NTA comment.

Commenter defends woman whose life story was stolen for book.

Author accused of stealing life story, commenters side with victim.

Betrayed by family, commenter sympathizes with author’s legal battle

Writer steals woman’s life story for book, gets slapped with legal threats. NTA stands up for herself, but warns of consequences.

Author steals woman’s life story for book, faces legal threats

Woman’s brother and SIL violated her privacy, NTA

Encouraging revenge writing against SIL, but with humor

Sarcastic comment suggests filming intimate moments for profit on Pornhub.

Commenter supports legal action against writer for stealing story.

Fight for your story! Get a lawyer, sue the plagiarist!

Don’t steal someone’s life story for your book!

Sibling steals life story for book, commenter calls out AH behavior.

Real life plagiarism drama: commenter defends author’s accuser.

Respect boundaries: Brother shares story, sister-in-law steals it. Legal action ensues.

Woman’s life story stolen for book, commenter supports her.

Commenter sympathizes with OP and hopes for successful legal action.

Harsh criticism for a writer who stole someone’s life story.

Author steals woman’s story for profit, gets legal backlash. NTA.

NTA, betrayal of trust. Why be coy for a decade?

Writer steals woman’s life story for book, gets legal threats

Author steals woman’s story, but she’s NTA for being upset?

Woman’s life story stolen for book, marketed as fiction. NTA.

Woman stands up for herself after writer steals her story

Don’t let them profit off your life story! NTA

Commenter supports OP, calls writer ‘lazy’ and ‘shitty brother’

Victim deserves justice and compensation for stolen life story

Brother’s wife violated privacy, NTA for legal action

Respect for privacy is key. NTA for wanting permission.

Commenter defends writer accused of stealing life story.

Stand up for yourself! NTA. Threaten to sue back.

Déjà vu? Redditors spot repost of familiar story

Woman rightfully defends her story from leeching sister-in-law

Respect for personal stories. Brother and SIL were self-entitled.

Writer steals woman’s life story without permission, gets legal threats.

Don’t let your SIL profit off your life story. NTA

Taking someone’s life story without permission is a**hole move. #NTA

Commenter defends author’s right to use personal experiences in writing.

Woman’s life story stolen for book, commenters support her NTA stance

Commenter suggests legal action against the book thief

Legal action or royalties: what’s the best revenge tactic?

Woman accuses writer of stealing life story for book

OP discusses potential collaboration with writer, considers cut of profits.

Commenter not at fault for writer’s plagiarism

Respect for personal boundaries. NTA wins this one.

Woman’s brother and SIL steal her story for book, face lawsuit. NTA.

Woman’s life story stolen for book, commenter supports legal action.

Writer steals woman’s life story for book, gets legal threats. NTA.

Brother and SIL betray OP’s trust for book, NTA for cutting contact

Commenter supports woman, criticizes writer, and praises inclusion of brother.

Unauthorized biography? NTA. SIL crossed the line. #respectandboundaries

Comment section suspects repost, finds similar story in link

NTA. Sue your SIL and brother for stealing your story.

Victim’s story stolen by fake writer for profit

Writer steals woman’s story for book, gets called out NTA

Regretful delay in reporting story theft. Victim blamed. ‍♀️

Concerns raised about sister-in-law’s well-being after book controversy

Author refuses to change real name in book despite legal threats