How to Write Literary Fiction

Literary fiction is known as one of the hardest genres to define, often described as a "you'll know it when you see it" type of genre. Today we're tackling this elusive genre, explaining how to go about writing it, and why it's worth giving a try!

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0:00 - What is literary fiction?
4:23 - Think carefully about form
5:26 - Create a flawed character
6:16 - Know what you want to say
7:03 - Write reflectively
8:04 - Be purposeful
8:40 - Be specific in your themes
9:31 - Don't overthink the prose
10:53 - Create events that reveal character
11:24 - Don't be afraid to be weird
12:13 - Focus on writing an interesting story

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