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Patricia Lockwood Champions Long-Form Fiction in Digital Age

4/5/2025

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Patricia Lockwood captivated audiences at a recent event, exploring how our uneasy relationship with the internet shapes our views on literature. In her thought-provoking book, "No One Is Talking About This," she highlights the vital role of dialogue in character growth, asserting that long-form fiction still holds its ground amidst the rise of bite-sized content.

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Patricia Lockwood captivated audiences at a recent event, exploring how our uneasy relationship with the internet shapes our views on literature. In her thought-provoking book, "No One Is Talking About This," she highlights the vital role of dialogue in character growth, asserting that long-form fiction still holds its ground amidst the rise of bite-sized content.