5 Tropes of Literary Fiction (The Best and the Worst!)

Unlike other genres, literary fiction isn't often known for its tropes, but it still has them. Many tropes in literary fiction are more stylistic, and these style trends can be hit or miss depending on how well they are executed. Today, let's talk about five tropes in literary fiction, two to avoid, one to be careful with, and two to embrace in your work.

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0:00 – Introduction
1:24 – Illogical framing devices
3:19 – Writing about writing
4:11 – No quotes
17:44 – Retrospective
7:20 p.m. – Bending of genres

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