Diane DuaneThere is a rule for fantasy writers: The more truth you mix in with a lie, the stronger it gets.
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Some fantasy writers add fantasy elements into their stories in order to add an extra layer of depth to the story. What they forget is the following rule: The more truth you mix in with a lie, the stronger it gets. Meaning, if you add a lot of truth into your lies, the lies will become so strong and believable that it can even become a part of reality.
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