Quote by Val Edward Simone

We fiction writers are a brazen lot, are we not? For we, in our passion, embrace just enough truth to consecrate our delicately contrived lies.

We fiction writers are a brazen lot, are we not? For we, in

Summary

This quote refers to the unique nature of fiction writing, suggesting that writers of fiction possess a boldness and audacity in their craft. It highlights how fiction writers combine elements of truth and imagination, using elements of reality to lend credibility to the carefully constructed stories they create. By infusing their tales with just enough truth, fiction writers give their fictional worlds a semblance of authenticity while still weaving their delicate fabric of lies. Thus, this quote acknowledges both the blend and balance between truth and invention in the realm of fiction writing.

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By Val Edward Simone

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