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Do Smartphones Belong in Fiction?
Writers and readers are debating whether smartphones should feature in fiction. The argument centres on the narrative problem phones create: characters who can instantly call, search or message each other undercut suspense, isolation and misunderstandings that plots traditionally rely on. Some authors simply avoid mentioning them, while others argue ignoring such a central part of modern life makes stories feel dated.
Why now: The debate resurfaces as writers grapple with how ubiquitous connectivity undermines classic storytelling devices.
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