Quote by Neil Gaiman

...set your fantasies in the here and now and then, if challenged, claim to be writing Magical Realism.

...set your fantasies in the here and now and then, if chall

Summary

This quote suggests that one can take their wildest imaginations and ground them in reality, justifying them by claiming to be writing in the genre of magical realism. It implies that by placing fantastical elements within a contemporary setting, writers can explore extraordinary ideas while still maintaining a connection to the real world. However, this quote also hints at a potential defense mechanism, as claiming to write magical realism could serve as a way to protect one's creative ideas when faced with skepticism or criticism about the plausibility of their imagination.

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By Neil Gaiman

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