#WritersCoffeeClub 5 Apr
How can the physical form of the writing become part of the storytelling?
1/3
This is nuanced. I'll split my answer into: 1. typography
2. structure
3. accessibility
1. I love using typography to denote thinking voices or characters, while avoiding the cruft of "they said"s and similar wrapping.
It also packages the words in a voice and tone, and is delightfully minimal for a snappy interchange of words.
#WritersCoffeeClub 5 Apr
How can the physical form of the writing become part of the storytelling?
2/3: Structure
This seems slightly off-topic, but I'll try in case it's on-topic.
I divide my works into chapters and scenes/places/times. The scenes I just style as a centered *. Longer works also get 'parts'. That's conventional.
In the past, I've analysed my longer works for 'pace' and 'length' on a graph, which was insightful into the pacing.
#WritersCoffeeClub 5 Apr
How can the physical form of the writing become part of the storytelling?
3/3: Accessibility
The formatting and structure need to translate well to accessible formats like read-aloud tools, Braille, or other media like screenplays or film (should that opportunity present itself!)
So while it's interesting to do different things with the medium, divergence from trad form is non-inclusive. There again, it would take some work to make it accessible: a worthy price.
#WritersCoffeeClub 5 Apr
How can the physical form of the writing become part of the storytelling?
4/3: Alternative media
Some of my design notes include media that doesn't make the cut, or is concept art for my fun. However, there's no reason why, we shouldn't strive as artists for a multimedia experience.
I've seen this done really effectively with 'SMP' vods (Fable, for example) that combine in-game canvas with occasional live action also, and involve the audience through chat and forums.
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