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A New Writer Tried to Steal My Article: Here’s How I Turned the Tables

A New Writer Stole My Article: Here’s How I Taught Him a Lesson He’ll Never Forget

Ismat Babirli
6 min readDec 29, 2024
Photo by David Clode on Unsplash

As an established writer, I have always believed in the power of words and the integrity behind them. So, when I stumbled upon a new writer’s blog where my article was posted verbatim, my heart sank. It felt like a punch to the gut, a deep betrayal from someone who had chosen to take the easy route instead of creating their own voice. The emotional impact was overwhelming; I felt anger, confusion, and a sense of injustice. How could someone do this?

In that moment, I faced a decision: to let this infraction slide or to stand up for my work and dignity as a creator. The experience taught me not only about the challenges of writing in a digital age but also about resilience. This blog post aims to share my journey through this difficult experience, the lessons I learned along the way, and how I ultimately turned the tables on the situation. As I recount my story, I hope to empower other writers who might find themselves in a similar predicament.

Join me as I delve into the steps I took to reclaim my work and restore my confidence as a writer.

Identifying the Plagiarism

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Ismat Babirli
Ismat Babirli

Written by Ismat Babirli

Software Engineer and Tech Lover

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