Digital Narratives and Authorship

The following excerpt is taken from a discussion on the nature of narrative in digital storytelling:

In an era where technology continually reshapes our engagement with stories, the narratives constructed within digital platforms present unique challenges and opportunities. Unlike traditional storytelling, which often follows a linear path, digital narratives offer nonlinear pathways, allowing users to navigate through a web of interconnected plot lines and characters. This interactivity demands a new form of literacy, one that enables participants to select their journey through immersive environments, ultimately altering the nature of authorship and audience involvement. Such dynamic storytelling not only engages users more deeply but also provokes questions about the role of the author: if the user can influence the story, what remains of the author's original intent? Moreover, this shift raises inquiries about the permanence of narrative. Does the potential for narrative alteration dilute the impact of a single, cohesive story? Or does it instead enrich the storytelling experience by introducing an element of personalization?