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What does it mean?
The author describes his job as easy since he gets paid to write words that can be false.
In plain terms
My job is easy because I make up words and don't need to tell the truth.
What can you take from it?
Creative writing offers freedom to invent without factual constraints.

Where it applies

  • freelance work
  • content creation
  • journalism satire

Putting it to work

  • write stories
  • generate content
  • draft copy

Questions to consider

  • What is the hardest part of writing?
  • How much truth is in fiction?

Another view

Factual accuracy is required in many professional writing fields.

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