Andrew Fitzgerald: Adventures in Twitter fiction

The video explores the evolution of storytelling through digital tools, focusing on how platforms like Twitter have enabled new formats and methods. It highlights examples such as Hugh Howey's 'Wool' series, Jennifer Egan's 'Black Box', and Elliott Holt's 'Evidence', showcasing how these authors used digital media to engage audiences. The video also discusses the role of flexible identity and anonymity in storytelling, and how parody accounts like Mayor Emanuel and Crimer Show have created unique narratives. The potential for real-time storytelling and the blending of fact and fiction are emphasized as key opportunities in the digital age.

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