A hallmark of literary fiction and memoir that distinguishes them from genre fiction is figurative language. While genre fiction (mystery, sci-fi, chick lit, fantasy) focuses mostly on plot and narrative, literary fiction focuses more on character and style, and style is often achieved through the use of fancypants language like metaphors and similes. I am [...]
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Tags: Augusten Burroughs, Dave Eggers, Editing, fiction, figurative language, metaphors, similes, Virginia Woolf, Writing
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First, I just have to say, this is my 100th blog post! I started Writerland in November, and so far I’ve made some really wonderful blog buddies (Sierra, Kristan, Jackie, Kristen, Christie, and J.P. to name but a few), and I want to thank you all for stopping by on a regular basis. It’s people [...]
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Tags: Anne Lamott, Dave Eggers, Editing, Elizabeth Gilbert, Frank McCourt, Haruki Murakami, Memoir, Publishing, Tobiass Wolff, Writing
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