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Write What You Know or Make It Up? How to Balance Authenticity and Creativity in Fiction

“Write what you know” has long been thought of as a fundamental rule of writing. However, instead of following it to the letter, view it as an invitation. Consider how you can use your lived material, weave in imagination, and examine your motivation for writing outside your experiences. This conscious approach allows you to write with the greatest vulnerability, accuracy, and respect.

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