Literary vs. Genre Fiction

Literary vs. genre fiction, mainstream vs. commercial, realism vs. escapism—do these distinctions really matter? For both readers and writers, this long-standing debate has created a divide in the book world. In this video, I’ll explain the key differences between the two classifications in terms of purpose, plot scale, and writing style.

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Title and End Music:
“Clockwork” by Vindsvept -    • Fantasy Music - Vindsvept - Clockwork  

Background Music:
“The Artist’s Hand” by Jonny Easton -    • The Artist's Hand - Soft Piano Music ...  
“The Little Things” by Jonny Easton:    • Sentimental Piano Music - Royalty Fre...  
“Drops” by Whitesand -    • Emotional Piano Music - Drops [Royalt...  

SOURCES
Neil Gaiman and Kazuo Ishiguro Interview: https://www.newstatesman.com/2015/05/...

Lev Grossman Blog Post: http://entertainment.time.com/2012/05...

The Debate (0:00)
Definitions of Literary and Genre Fiction (3:09)
Purpose (5:23)
Plot Scale (9:07)
Writing Style (11:10)
Blending Literary and Genre Fiction (13:59)