There’s a misunderstanding of what experimental fiction really is. Experimental fiction is often confused with Sci-Fi. That is not what it is. Experimental fiction is playing with traditional writing styles and formats. It’s using innovation and creativity to push against the boundaries of traditional storytelling. There are so many ways we learn and absorb the world around us. That is why I think it’s important to express ourselves in a way that invites different styles of learners to the table. Experimental fiction doesn’t have to be this hard genius-only puzzle to crack, (thank you James Joyce for leading the way, I’ll take it from here). It can be something digestible and easy to understand, all while still pushing traditional storytelling boundaries.
I think there’s no time better than the present to start pushing those boundaries.
As a writer, what’s your go-to genre? Or do you prefer not to limit yourself?
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