In this edition of: "Let's all be wrong," I would like everyone to pitch in on the trends and changes the ongoing worldwide pandemic could potentially cause in the world of fiction. Obviously none of us know the future, not unless someone knows a friendly, divine being willing to make me an oracle (pm me), so just let your mind wander and let's all be proven wrong in the near future.
My answer would be that covid-19 will lead to a quiet but noticable surge in more contemplative fiction. With more people being awakened to how quickly what they take for granted can crumble or fall, as well as being forced to live more time alone with themselves and their own thoughts, I can imagine stories focusing on more 'heady' characters could grow in popularity. Of course it's also possible that the exact opposite would happen as a form of escapism.
Big brawns smash big brain, raaah!!
My answer would be that covid-19 will lead to a quiet but noticable surge in more contemplative fiction. With more people being awakened to how quickly what they take for granted can crumble or fall, as well as being forced to live more time alone with themselves and their own thoughts, I can imagine stories focusing on more 'heady' characters could grow in popularity. Of course it's also possible that the exact opposite would happen as a form of escapism.
Big brawns smash big brain, raaah!!