/lit/ - Literature

>>7429796
Both acts are equally insignificant because life is absurd.

>>7360480
How about trying to come to terms with reality, rather than deluding yourself with appealing notions? Read about Existentialism and Absurdism.

>>7351680
Most of the existentialists express the same discontent with society that probably resonates with you regarding Palahniuk's perspective. The Stranger is a very short novel and the language is easy to understand; it's a great introduction to existentialism and broader philosophical fiction in general. I was mostly a non-fiction reader until I read The Stranger and it profoundly changed my opinion on the merits of literature.

How do I get started writing fiction? I've read a lot of non-fiction / philosophy and lately I've been enjoying novels by Camus, Sartre and Dostoevsky; ideally I'd like to weave in some existentialist themes.

I've had some very embarrassing experiences growing up that completely put me off writing - one time, a teacher even mocked my story in front of the class. I've always wanted to write but these experiences give me a lot of anxiety even though I'm 28 now.

In addition, I'm pretty much a turbo autist and really struggle with basic social interaction. I'm not sure that I can write convincing dialogue, when I can barely have a normal conversation with most people.

All that said, are there any books / guides you would recommend? Thanks.

>>7322509
Meursault in The Stranger doesn't try to find others like him. He knows that he's different but he's comfortably apathetic to it. He also has plenty of company and gets on well with many people.

>>7295124
28
The Stranger

>>7297594
Same.

Zhuangzi as a very close second for me