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A new initiative by the Brown University creative nonfiction program is exploring the potential of digital nonfiction through some of the web's most unusual storytelling projects. Via The Digital Rocking Chair
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Storytelling using creative non-fiction. Very useful resource for high schools. 
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January 12, 1:20 AM
This article reviews some fascinating digital storytelling projects. Delete the scoop?
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Erik Wecks: "I would argue that despite the distribution of storytelling across a variety of media platforms, in most transmedia stories one type of media carries the backbone of the storytelling. In this post, I want to talk about the potential for novels — long form fiction, based in text — to serve as the backbone for a transmedia experience" ... Via The Digital Rocking Chair Delete the scoop?
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Omar Kattan: "This excellent video by Story Worldwide has been featured on Brand Stories for a while now. Not sure if you’ve seen it? If you haven’t, it’s definitely worth your time" ... Via The Digital Rocking Chair Delete the scoop?
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Alison Flood: Fantasy author is offering readers the chance to watch her novel taking shape, word by word, on a Google document...
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Ian Klein: "At a recent conference on transmedia, or multiplatform storytelling, Starlight Runner Entertainment CEO Jeff Gomez said that stories help us commune with things greater than ourselves." Via siobhan-o-flynn, The Digital Rocking Chair, Lynnette Van Dyke, Paul Rawlinson, Jim Lerman Delete the scoop?
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Mark Wilson: "The branching narratives of interactive books are logistical nightmares. That is, until one company released this free writing tool" ... Via The Digital Rocking Chair Delete the scoop?
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Charlie Jane Anders: "Joss Whedon is in the unique position of being both a cult icon and a huge mainstream creator, thanks to projects like Firefly and The Avengers. But both halves of his success spring from his ability to create addictive stories, that leave you desperate to know what happens next." Via The Digital Rocking Chair, Tuba Angay-Crowder Delete the scoop?
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Jason Boog: "Can QR codes actually help you tell a story? On the Morning Media Menu today, one filmmaker outlined his efforts to promote a mind-bending movie" ... Via The Digital Rocking Chair Delete the scoop?
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Damien Walter: "Science fiction authors have long understood the power of a solid fanbase that knows how to connect and grow through new technology. Mainstream writers, take note" ... Via The Digital Rocking Chair Delete the scoop?
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Some of the most intriguing innovations in storytelling these days are happening in the UK, where broadcasting networks, book publishers, and even newspapers have embraced the idea of creating immersive narratives that invite the audience to join in...
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April 12, 2012 2:49 AM
Molt bon Scoop, Montse! Molt interessant! Ja l'he posat al meu!
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NZ Herald: "When JRR Tolkien wrote The Hobbit he created a world of almost overwhelming scale and a vast and varied cast of characters" ... Graphic by Claudia Ruiz Via The Digital Rocking Chair Delete the scoop?
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Britta Reque-Dragicevic: "‘The Numinous Place’ is the world’s first truly multidimensional work of fiction – technology and creativity merge harmoniously to create a uniquely experiential new medium" ... Via The Digital Rocking Chair Delete the scoop?
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Stuart Dredge: "Technology doesn't replace traditional skills, but it can bring kids into the creative process" ... Via The Digital Rocking Chair Delete the scoop?
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Sunni Brown: "As I grow in my visual thinking work, it’s become abundantly clear that the story is 100 times more powerful than the visuals that support it" ... Via siobhan-o-flynn, The Digital Rocking Chair Delete the scoop?
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Joe Berkowitz: "After writing the entire series and directing “The Bourne Legacy,” Tony Gilroy knows how epic action scenes are built. Here, he discusses how environment, design and sticking with the character are key to authentic Bourne action." Via The Digital Rocking Chair Delete the scoop?
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Short lecture by Kurt Vonnegut on the 'simple shapes of stories.'...
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Pamela D Lloyd's comment,
July 23, 2012 6:00 AM
I first saw this in a workshop for writing instructors. I thought it was great then, and I think it's great now. Thanks for sharing this. :)
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We've said it before: we love Pixar. Their stories are original, funny, and appeal to all audiences. They're masters. That's why Jess and I got excited when we saw Pixar's 22 rules to storytelling.
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Stu, PB&J Publishing's comment,
July 13, 2012 2:41 PM
Jekaterina, thanks so much for scooping! We hope it inspired you. We're going to be making a few more as we gear up to launch our Hansel and Gretel app, so please keep in touch with us at pbjpublishing.com!
Xavier Schreder's comment,
July 13, 2012 4:00 PM
Thanks to you guys, for your efforts and the great work :)
Also i'm a big Pixar's fan, i'm thrilled to try the french version of the app !
Stu, PB&J Publishing's comment,
July 14, 2012 1:18 PM
Thanks Xavier! We'll let you know when it comes out. Please keep in touch in the meantime.
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Jonathan Gottschall, author of The Storytelling Animal, says science backs up the long-held belief that story is the most powerful means of communicating a message.
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This is a Live Binder of some useful resources for studying Tim O Brien's The Things They Carried which is our Unit 1 text for VCE English this year.