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The core thesis of Gaiman’s instruction is the paradox of fiction. He posits that fiction is the lie that tells the truth. Throughout the early modules, he dissects how this works.

: Gaiman likens writing a novel to driving at night with one headlight out. You can only see a few feet ahead, but as long as you keep moving, you’ll eventually reach your destination. 7 Key Takeaways from Neil Gaiman's Highly Rated MasterClass Neil Gaiman - MasterClass - The Art of Storytel...

"You can give the same premise to ten different writers," he says. "One will write a tragedy, one a comedy, one a horror, and seven will write garbage. The idea isn't the story. You are the story." The core thesis of Gaiman’s instruction is the

“Start telling the stories that only you can tell, because there’ll always be better writers than you and there’ll always be smarter writers than you… but you are the only you.” : Gaiman likens writing a novel to driving

: He encourages "colliding" ideas—such as putting ordinary people in mythic situations—to surprise audiences. Course Content & Structure