During a recent talk at Harvard, Patricia Lockwood discussed her views on the relationship between the internet and literature, focusing on her book "No One Is Talking About This." She highlighted the societal discomfort in acknowledging that online lives are a part of real life, leading to the dismissal of such novels as frivolous. Lockwood also shared insights into her writing process, emphasizing the importance of dialogue in her character development, and expressed her belief in the value of reading and studying the works of others as an essential part of a writer's life.
Lockwood believes novels about the internet are often dismissed as frivolous because people struggle to accept that the internet is part of real life.
She theorized that discomfort arises from the perception that one's online life is private and embarrassing, challenging the authenticity of one's online self.
Lockwood emphasized the significance of dialogue in her writing and the value of reading other authors to enhance one's own craft.
Highlighting her father as a complex character, she notes that capturing authentic speech patterns is crucial in portraying both fictional and real-life individuals.
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