I try to avoid this in non-fiction. Some big writers have run into trouble amalgamating characters. One way to get around it is to tell your readers openly, "Jane" isn't a real person. Readers prefer that sort of honest approach.

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Kelly Eden | Essayist | Writing Coach
Kelly Eden | Essayist | Writing Coach

Written by Kelly Eden | Essayist | Writing Coach

New Zealand-based essayist | @ Business Insider, Mamamia, Oh Reader, Thought Catalog, ScaryMommy and more. Say hi at https://becauseyouwrite.substack.com/

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