Can I use CIA in my novel? - Writers Forum

DavidK · 01-27-2005, 01:44 PM

hi there,

I am writing or more or less trying to write a novel, it's about an assassin, and he is a rogue CIA agent, can I use the term CIA, can I talk about the CIA in my novel, without getting in trouble?

Any help would be appreciated!

stereomuse · 01-27-2005, 03:06 PM

There are plenty of novels that have government organization's names in them. Check out almost any Tom Clancy novel. So I dont think they'll send James Bond at you.

crzywriter · 01-27-2005, 03:09 PM

i think that it would be absolutely fine to use the CIA in a novel. and if they dont' like it, well...its called freedom of speech, buddy. first amendment.

cheers!

Ilan Bouchard · 01-27-2005, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by crzywriter

i think that it would be absolutely fine to use the CIA in a novel. and if they dont' like it, well...its called freedom of speech, buddy. first amendment.

cheers!

What do people's rights have to do with what the government does?

crzywriter · 01-27-2005, 03:18 PM

Ilan,

i would go on some whole spiel (sp) about how this is a gov't of the people, for the people, and by the people. but i dont believe it myself. so i won't argue with you there. you are right, the gov't has done and always will do whatever they want, as long as it is in their best interests.

DavidK · 01-27-2005, 04:06 PM

If they come to my house, will writingforums.com people help me organize a militia to overthrow our radical government?

That could make a good novel! lol

Thank you! I will use CIA In my novel!

demonic_harmonic · 01-27-2005, 04:35 PM

well, i'm a CIA agent and i dont mind.

crzywriter · 01-27-2005, 04:43 PM

that;s funny demonic...
unless you're serious...
and then its scary as hell...

well, what w/ your manliness and all *snicker*, i wouldnt be surprised.

Rico · 01-27-2005, 05:10 PM

i strongly applaude the use of the CIA within a novel. its stupid for people to be afriad of what the gov't will do. especially in america, with the constitution and bill of rights. and yes, Ilan, i read your post, but the gov't only has such terrible control over its people if they fear it.

to quote a great american, the only thing we have to fear is fear itself

~Rico

DavidK · 01-27-2005, 05:50 PM

Well,

I don't fear the CIA themselves, what I am more afraid of is people on WF saying that my novel sucks because I use CIA in it

Demonic if you are a CIA agent, then yes. That is scary as hell. lol

Ilan Bouchard · 01-27-2005, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Rico

and yes, Ilan, i read your post, but the gov't only has such terrible control over its people if they fear it.

to quote a great american, the only thing we have to fear is fear itself

~Rico

I was just joking... kinda.

crzywriter · 01-27-2005, 07:58 PM

i understand what you mean, Ilan. and i also think that Rico makes a good point. if we surrender our fear & control to the gov't, we are only steps away from totalitarianism. or maybe im just being paranoid

Ilan Bouchard · 01-27-2005, 09:00 PM

Paranoia is healthy. Don't let anyone else tell you differently; they're just trying to hurt you.

Viper9 · 01-27-2005, 09:11 PM

This is all rather moot, isn't it? The CIA has been used in many dozens of novels over the years, without incident!

demonic_harmonic · 01-27-2005, 09:53 PM

use the CIA. do it. i dare you.

i triple dog dare you.

you got a serious dare from this male CIA agent...