No. While 'Mad Men' is inspired by real - life events and the advertising world of the 1960s, it is a fictional drama. It takes elements like the advertising agency setting, the social norms of the time such as sexism and racism in the workplace, and the cultural changes. But the characters and specific storylines are created for the show.
I'm not entirely sure if there are explicit novel writers in 'Mad Men'. The series is mainly about the advertising business in the 1960s. But considering the creative environment depicted, it wouldn't be far - fetched to assume that there could be someone involved with novel writing on the periphery. Maybe some of the more artistic characters could have dabbled in it.
Mad Men is not based on a true story. It's a creation of the show's writers and producers, drawing inspiration from various elements of the era it portrays but not directly from real-life events or individuals. The show's focus is on fictional characters and their fictional storylines within the advertising world of the 1960s.
Mad Men was not based on actual events. It was a fictional concept developed to explore various themes and characters within a certain period and industry setting.
The experiences can vary widely. Some might find it very beneficial and life-changing, while others might face challenges or not see significant results.
I'm not sure there are specifically defined 'erotic stories' in a mainstream sense for 'Mad Men'. The show mainly focused on the advertising world in the 1960s. It did have storylines about relationships and affairs, but not in a purely 'erotic story' way. It was more about the complex relationships between the characters, like Don Draper's many affairs which were more about his character's flaws and the social context of the time.