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Absurdist Fiction

Horror Using Absurdity to Tackle Darker Themes in Fiction

Author Michael J. Seidlinger breaks down how to use absurdity to tackle darker themes in fiction.

Michael J. Seidlinger

Write Better Fiction Brad Neely: Art Is Freedom Robert Lee Brewer

Write Better Fiction Brian Allen Carr: On Poking Fun at White-Collar America Robert Lee Brewer

Writing Techniques What Is Absurdist Fiction?Michael Woodson

Write Better Fiction Matthew Binder: On Writing About His Own Bizarre World Robert Lee Brewer

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