The Creative Penn Podcast For Writers Writing And Publishing Literary Fiction With Roz Morris
Jul 26, 2021
Bestselling author and writing coach Roz Morris dives into the nuanced world of literary fiction. She explains how to recognize when an idea is ripe for a novel and explores the emotional depth that sets literary fiction apart from other genres. Roz shares her writing journey with her novel 'Ever Rest,' discussing the importance of rewriting and the role of personal connections in storytelling. She also touches on marketing challenges for introverts and underscores the significance of artistic integrity while creating authentic art.
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Defining Literary Fiction
- Literary fiction explores bigger, universal themes often with nuanced, poetic writing.
- It often disregards genre tropes, focusing more on deeper resonances than just plot resolution.
Know When Ideas Are Good
- Know an idea is good enough if it keeps drawing you back emotionally.
- It should have universal resonance or big truths you want to explore.
The Seed of Everest
- Roz's novel Everest began with the idea of a frozen body on a glacier and the people waiting for him.
- The concept evolved with the addition of music freezing emotional moments in time, deeply influencing the story.
