In journalism just one fact that is false prejudices the entire work. In contrast, in fiction one single fact that is true gives legitimacy to the entire work. That’s the only difference, and it lies in the commitment of the writer. A novelist can do anything he wants so long as he makes people believe in it.
Awesome! That’s why I like writing fiction.
I think the form you write in chooses you.
H’mm that sounds right to me. Excellent observation!
Thanks.
Quite a burden lifted if you write fiction.
Leslie
It’s a different burden. Both try to be truthful but approach that truth differently.
He is a supreme favorite, on the hand with Brian Doyle and David James Duncan. Brilliant.
Yes, I quite agree.
So very well said. The uncovering of one “made-up” report/fact can undo a journalist (Brian Williams).
A very good example of that.