Concept of a Story: A Writer's Perspective

[VitoWay]

Today, literature is undergoing significant transformations. Now, it's possible to incorporate images, videos, and sound into storytelling. How relevant is text in this context? Could it be taking a backseat in modern literature?

 

[AYM]

No. Show me how many stories exist that don't incorporate text.

 

[Empress_Omnii]

Literature by definition is written work. Are you instead talking about storytelling in general? Or do mean just written work that implements these other elements..?

 

[VitoWay]

No. Show me how many stories exist that don't incorporate text.

Sometimes text becomes minimal—like in song lyrics. Just imagine how little text there is in a song and how much it needs to convey! Could it be that literature might also reduce its reliance on text, especially with the presence of music and video?

Literature by definition is written work. Are you instead talking about storytelling in general? Or do mean just written work that implements these other elements..?

Of course, we’re talking about storytelling in a broad sense.

 

[Corty]

We are hitting ADHD levels that I didn't know was possible.

Rant incoming. And no, I am not going to be nice on this topic. If anyone is taking this seriously or thinks the idea is good, here are my two cents:

If you need shorter, song lyrics short text, interrupted by videos and flashing lights, your brain rot is in a terminal phase, just sign up for a brain chip and let your cognition die while doomscrolling.

I already have gripes with readers who freak out when their text isn't broken up by something after five sentences because their untrained, smooth brains can't handle more information than being spoon-fed by their mommies making airplane noises.

If we get so low that we need videos and noises to keep the zoomers not scroll off a novel and wander over to Tiktok, their brain conditioned to get a new stimulus every 5 seconds… then Fuck. Me.

Go read an alphabet soup instead.

 

[Paul__Michaels]

We are hitting ADHD levels that I didn't know was possible.

Rant incoming. And no, I am not going to be nice on this topic. If anyone is taking this seriously or thinks the idea is good, here are my two cents:

If you need shorter, song lyrics short text, interrupted by videos and flashing lights, your brain rot is in a terminal phase, just sign up for a brain chip and let your cognition die while doomscrolling.

I already have gripes with readers who freak out when their text isn't broken up by something after five sentences because their untrained, smooth brains can't handle more information than being spoon-fed by their mommies making airplane noises.

If we get so low that we need videos and noises to keep the zoomers not scroll off a novel and wander over to Tiktok, their brain conditioned to get a new stimulus every 5 seconds… then Fuck. Me.

Go read an alphabet soup instead.

I don't know Corty. I feel like you are holding back your true feelings, my friend.

 

[RepresentingWrath]

I don't know Corty. I feel like you are holding back your true feelings, my friend.

He can't say more, since it was me who said his paragraphs are too long.

 

[Paul__Michaels]

Sailus, you mad lad. Who else have you driven insane in the last hour?

 

[VitoWay]

We are hitting ADHD levels that I didn't know was possible.

Rant incoming. And no, I am not going to be nice on this topic. If anyone is taking this seriously or thinks the idea is good, here are my two cents:

If you need shorter, song lyrics short text, interrupted by videos and flashing lights, your brain rot is in a terminal phase, just sign up for a brain chip and let your cognition die while doomscrolling.

I already have gripes with readers who freak out when their text isn't broken up by something after five sentences because their untrained, smooth brains can't handle more information than being spoon-fed by their mommies making airplane noises.

If we get so low that we need videos and noises to keep the zoomers not scroll off a novel and wander over to Tiktok, their brain conditioned to get a new stimulus every 5 seconds… then Fuck. Me.

Go read an alphabet soup instead.

Thank you for sharing your perspective! I understand that this topic can evoke strong feelings, especially among those who value traditional literature. My goal here isn’t to diminish the importance of text but rather to explore how other media, such as audio and video, might influence the perception of literary works. You may feel that such changes are undesirable, but they could reflect the evolution of contemporary needs and technology. I’d love to hear what you think about the potential of combining traditional text with new formats!

 

[Story_Marc]

Okay, so I think I understand what you're asking. Sort of. To answer things, it's still relevant because it's the groundwork for all of that. I recently had an analogy that I keep coming back to. Don't think of words as independent of everything else. Don't view each instrument as its own thing. View it all as one chorus together.

Besides, I feel it will be more critical than ever as we continue into this slop era. I believe in cyclical patterns. We're in a period of bleh, so more those who break through in the next one will figure out how to rebuild and deliver with said things, but without being mediocre. And understanding words is key to not being mediocre.

 

[Golden_Hyde]

How about I present you.... Japanese Light Novels? It has illustrations though, but no flashy animations and God awful, annoying meme sounds to keep some readers' attention into the story. Unless we all are beyond fucked

 

[VitoWay]

Okay, so I think I understand what you're asking. Sort of. To answer things, it's still relevant because it's the groundwork for all of that. I recently had an analogy that I keep coming back to. Don't think of words as independent of everything else. Don't view each instrument as its own thing. View it all as one chorus together.

Besides, I feel it will be more critical than ever as we continue into this slop era. I believe in cyclical patterns. We're in a period of bleh, so more those who break through in the next one will figure out how to rebuild and deliver with said things, but without being mediocre. And understanding words is key to not being mediocre.

I completely agree with you. Viewing words as a part of a unified chorus, rather than isolated elements, is a beautiful and profound analogy. It highlights how storytelling and communication thrive when all components work harmoniously together.

I also appreciate your perspective on cyclical patterns. As we navigate through this "slop era," I believe those who succeed will indeed be the ones who master the fundamentals, like understanding the power of words, and find ways to innovate without settling for mediocrity. It's a thought-provoking idea and a reminder that embracing these foundational skills is essential for creating something meaningful in any era.

Thank you for sharing such a compelling viewpoint! ?

 

[Phantonym]

Even movies and videos need a script

 

[Justhetip...]

I completely agree with you. Viewing words as a part of a unified chorus, rather than isolated elements, is a beautiful and profound analogy. It highlights how storytelling and communication thrive when all components work harmoniously together.

I also appreciate your perspective on cyclical patterns. As we navigate through this "slop era," I believe those who succeed will indeed be the ones who master the fundamentals, like understanding the power of words, and find ways to innovate without settling for mediocrity. It's a thought-provoking idea and a reminder that embracing these foundational skills is essential for creating something meaningful in any era.

Thank you for sharing such a compelling viewpoint! ?

Alright, I grew more suspicious with each subsequent message, and I've confirmed it with this one.

Are you a bot? AI? GPT or Deepseek?

If you're not, then why are your words in this LLM-esque format. Maybe you don't speak English and you translate it with AI?

And if you are AI or a bot, what are your goals? Is this an improvised way to extract data for training?

PS: Even the thread title is something I can definitely see GPT using.

 

[Phantonym]

Alright, I grew more suspicious with each subsequent message, and I've confirmed it with this one.

Are you a bot? AI? GPT or Deepseek?

If you're not, then why are your words in this LLM-esque format. Maybe you don't speak English and you translate it with AI?

And if you are AI or a bot, what are your goals? Is this an improvised way to extract data for training?

The turns have tabled and the thick plottens!

 

[Justhetip...]

The turns have tabled and the thick plottens!

 

[Phantonym]

The drawing of a face or the face of a drawing?

 

[LiteraryWho]

We are hitting ADHD levels that I didn't know was possible.

Rant incoming. And no, I am not going to be nice on this topic. If anyone is taking this seriously or thinks the idea is good, here are my two cents:

If you need shorter, song lyrics short text, interrupted by videos and flashing lights, your brain rot is in a terminal phase, just sign up for a brain chip and let your cognition die while doomscrolling.

I already have gripes with readers who freak out when their text isn't broken up by something after five sentences because their untrained, smooth brains can't handle more information than being spoon-fed by their mommies making airplane noises.

If we get so low that we need videos and noises to keep the zoomers not scroll off a novel and wander over to Tiktok, their brain conditioned to get a new stimulus every 5 seconds… then Fuck. Me.

Go read an alphabet soup instead.

I laugh because there was no option to cry

 

[Danja]

We are hitting ADHD levels that I didn't know was possible.

Rant incoming. And no, I am not going to be nice on this topic. If anyone is taking this seriously or thinks the idea is good, here are my two cents:

If you need shorter, song lyrics short text, interrupted by videos and flashing lights, your brain rot is in a terminal phase, just sign up for a brain chip and let your cognition die while doomscrolling.

I already have gripes with readers who freak out when their text isn't broken up by something after five sentences because their untrained, smooth brains can't handle more information than being spoon-fed by their mommies making airplane noises.

If we get so low that we need videos and noises to keep the zoomers not scroll off a novel and wander over to Tiktok, their brain conditioned to get a new stimulus every 5 seconds… then Fuck. Me.

Go read an alphabet soup instead.

I feel you. ?

I left Medium after I was advised not to use words that were longer than two syllables. (I was also advised to keep my paragraphs less than two sentences long.)

I don't appreciate having to dumb down my work. ?

 

[CarburetorThompson]

No. Show me how many stories exist that don't incorporate text.

It’s called a movie