Experimental Fiction: What Is It And Who’s Publishing It

Experimental fiction is a hot topic in contemporary literary magazines. This new concept has a modern, cutting-edge sensibility that puts the genre at the center of conversations about what fiction can (and can’t) do. We know that editors love experimental literature for the way it pushes boundaries, while writers love experimental fiction for its lack of rules and infinite possibilities

If you’re thinking about entering the experimental fiction market, you’ll need to be familiar with the following:

· The definition of experimental fiction

· Examples of experimental fiction

· Which literary magazines are publishing experimental fiction

· The strategies that will make editors more likely to publish your experimental fiction

Defining Experimental Fiction

What is experimental fiction? Experimental literature can include poetry, fiction, and nonfiction — or any combination thereof. Today, we’re focusing on experimental short stories and novels.

When the motivation behind a genre is experimentation, it’s difficult to say what’s “typical” about it — after all, its genesis lies in breaking the rules! Some people find it’s easier to say what experimental fiction is not, as…