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Liz Lazzara

Boston, MA

Full-time freelance writer (essays, copywriting, book reviews). Founder of A Peculiar Place, a community that celebrates diversity and personal growth, and shoPeculiar, the store that will turn APP into a movement. Mental health activist. Narrative non-fiction book in progress.

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I graduated with Honors in Creative Writing and Distinction in English from the University of Rochester, a "new Ivy" college. I have done two internships with publishing companies: one at BOA Editions, a publisher of poetry and fiction, and one at Open Letter Books, a publisher of literature in translation. I am a full-time freelance writer and editor who has been published in Bitch Media, Bust Magazine, Her Agenda, The Huffington Post, Human Parts, Ravishly, The Billfold, The Muse, Writer's Digest, Writer Unboxed, and others. My work has also been syndicated widely online. Currently, I am working on a book of my own, and have edited and beta read numerous manuscripts in the past. I can help with copy editing, content editing, project development, outlining, scheduling, productivity, finding ideal publications, and proofreading.

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I am an active copywriter for Advanced Recovery Systems and my writing has appeared on the blogs of several rehabilitation centers. I know how to write articles that are information, useful, easily digestible, and that convert to new clients and supporters.

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Liz Lazzara answered

In a Non-Fiction Book can you mention a story told by someone else?

The best way to go about this is to research plagiarism laws. According to LegalZoom, plagiarism would entail:

"If you use another person's work and do not attribute that work to the author, including copying text verbatim, paraphrasing a phrase or summarizing an idea, you are essentially committing plagiarism. Plagiarism usually occurs when a writer fails to:
-cite quotes or ideas written by another author;
-enclose direct text in quotes; or
-put summaries and/or paraphrases in his or her own words."

According to Ithenticate, "Copyright laws are absolute. One cannot use another person’s material without citation and reference" and "In the case where an author sues a plagiarist, the author may be granted monetary restitution."

I would absolutely attribute the story to Gladwell and perhaps even cite the speech in your bibliography, as well, just to be safe.

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