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Do Smartphones Belong in Fiction?
Writers and readers are debating whether smartphones have a place in fictional storytelling. Critics argue that phones drain tension from plots, since characters can instantly call for help or look up answers, while defenders say ignoring the technology makes contemporary fiction feel unrealistic. The discussion, raised in a Literary Hub piece, has reignited a familiar argument about how novelists should portray modern life.
Why now: A Literary Hub essay on smartphones in fiction has reignited a long-running debate among writers and readers
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- Do Smartphones Belong in Fiction? · lithub.com
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