Seth Patterson on Git-based Workflow and Free Software for Literature and Storytelling
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6 days ago this talk by Seth Patterson was uploaded to the LibrePlanet instance of MediaGoblin. Its summary is: "The collaborative spirit of the free software and hacker movements lends itself to writing fiction as well. I write free culture fantasy stories with free software tools. Crafting characters and settings that can be used freely by other authors and artists promotes creativity and is a useful way of teaching people about the principles of freedom.
"Since I use plain text and a Git-based workflow, anyone can freely read, modify, and share my stories. They can learn from edits I have made or propose improvements. Plain text formats like Markdown and Shanty make writings portable across most computers.
"We can create a storytelling community that allows cross-pollination between creators and disciplines (e.g., novels, songs, and video games) and changes us from consumers to creators."
Here is the video (WebM) of his talk. █