Ollie FrancisinBadFutureThe Fediverse is Meta’s get-out-of-jail-free cardMeta has the users; now it just has to avoid the responsibility that comes with them.Jul 7, 20231Jul 7, 20231
Ollie FrancisGive us smaller tipsMore writers would get paid if we were allowed to micro-tip articles on Medium May 19, 2023May 19, 2023
Ollie FrancisAI could finally force us to step away from the drivel and finally start creating works that are…May 9, 20231May 9, 20231
Ollie FrancisinBadFutureAugmented Reality is going to be awfulWelcome to a new level of hellMay 8, 2023May 8, 2023
Ollie FrancisinOllie FrancisBadFuture: a new blog exploring the effect of technology on cultureI’m moving my tech posts to a new publication.May 2, 2023May 2, 2023
Ollie FrancisinBadFutureMedium needs to make more of MastodonSubstack has been making waves with its Notes feature in recent weeks. Yes it has some real vulnerabilities around moderation, exposed in…May 2, 2023May 2, 2023
Ollie FrancisWe need to learn to write betterIf we’re going to be better writers, we need to understand what we’re doingMay 2, 2023May 2, 2023
Ollie FrancisOn Writing: Opening LinesThe right opening line can make or break a work of fiction — occasionally at the same time.Apr 27, 2023Apr 27, 2023
Ollie FrancisSlow is better than nothingI want to write faster. I want to. But I’m slow as hell.Nov 8, 2022Nov 8, 2022
Ollie FrancisinOllie FrancisSmall victoriesSometimes the earth has to shift to make us pay attention. Someone invents something revolutionary; a person we know passes away; one…May 2, 2022May 2, 2022