The story remains constant
11th August 2016 | for Creatives | writing, reaching your audience, storytelling, Chuck Wendig, value the art, books vs. ebooks, etc. |
"Technologies come and go. The story remains constant. More to the point, our need for stories remain constant. Storytellers and writers aren't going anywhere. They may need to bend with the wind. They may need to find new ways to thrive. But they—we—will always have a place. The audience will be there."
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