As a writer of nonfiction, you will frequently find yourself writing about real people who have expectations of privacy and a right of publicity. Should you improperly intrude upon either of these rights, you can be liable for monetary damages and be compelled to take remedial actions. Therefore, you need to be acquainted with these legal doctrines and know how to minimize your exposure to lawsuits claiming an infringement of these rights. Taking precautionary steps such as disguising your characters, obtaining releases, and securing insurance can be helpful.