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My short stories are usually of a dark humor nature. This seems to work for me. I usually write in first person, and people tell me I nail the voice. I am usually a minimalist writer which has proven effective for pacing and tone.
But do you ever try to do the opposite of what you usually do? I'm trying it now. Dark dark. Third person. Longer sentences or more of a mix. I'm not to sure how I feel about the piece. Let's just call it ambitious for now.
I am wondering how often you writers attempt to try things that are outside your comfort zone while still in the realm of literary fiction. Do you stick with what works for you? Or does that get boring? Do you try new things? How long do you try new things before you know if writing a different kind of story is something you can pull off?
I don't want to write fiction other than literary, but there are still a lot of options for us literary writers. How would you describe the way you usually write and what new things are you trying?
But do you ever try to do the opposite of what you usually do? I'm trying it now. Dark dark. Third person. Longer sentences or more of a mix. I'm not to sure how I feel about the piece. Let's just call it ambitious for now.
I am wondering how often you writers attempt to try things that are outside your comfort zone while still in the realm of literary fiction. Do you stick with what works for you? Or does that get boring? Do you try new things? How long do you try new things before you know if writing a different kind of story is something you can pull off?
I don't want to write fiction other than literary, but there are still a lot of options for us literary writers. How would you describe the way you usually write and what new things are you trying?