Summary of Neil Gaiman’s Masterclass on the Art of Storytelling

25 key takeaways from the author of American Gods and Coraline

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1. Story isn’t about the facts, it’s about the message. In Little Red Riding Hood, we know that the facts aren’t real. Wolves can’t talk, and a little girl can’t possibly mistake a wolf for her grandma, even if the wolf is dressed in her grandma’s clothes. The message behind the story, however, is…