Modern Authors Delve Into Digital and Visual Storytelling

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Storytelling is one of humanity's earliest and most celebrated traditions. From the era of Homeric epics to today's 140-character Twitter updates, people have cherished telling and listening to stories in a variety of formats since the dawn of time — and in the digital era, everyone seems to be describing themselves as a storyteller.

For authors, journalists and creative writers, self-publishing platforms and the explosion of digital and social media is a game-changerTwitter, Facebook, blogging — even newer platforms such as Vine or Snapchat — can all be valuable resources for authors trying to gain exposure, get published, respond to feedback and connect with fans. Read more...