I’m part of Overlap, a new project which provides a space for investigation of storytelling in a world where platform and media is a flexible thing. Terms like “transmedia” and “cross-platform” have cropped up recently, but these buzz-phrases can be vague or narrow in definition. Stories have always adapted to new formats from the introduction of the written word to television. We’re very interested in how they continue to evolve on the internet and through services such as Twitter and Facebook, and also how narratives can unfold across multiple media. It’s not just the new; there’s a host of much older ways of telling stories we can learn from and apply to newer forms of media (now, how’s “newer media” for a buzz-phrase?).
We’ve got some live, storytelling-themed events coming up in Sheffield, so if you’re interested in those or just want to follow what we discover on the way, check out our brand new blog:
We have more news coming very soon. In the meantime, you can also find us on Twitter or Facebook for updates or just a natter.
