Quote by Dave Eggers

Well, my background is journalism. I don't have any creative-writing experience except for one class I took as a sophomore in college.

Well, my background is journalism. I don't have any creative

Summary

This quote is a concise statement about the speaker's educational and professional background. As a journalist, they inform us that their primary expertise lies in reporting facts and news. However, they acknowledge a lack of experience in creative writing, except for a single class they took during their undergraduate studies. With this explanation, the speaker is highlighting their limited exposure to the imaginative aspect of writing, indicating that their skills might be more inclined towards factual reporting rather than creative expression.

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By Dave Eggers

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