dagligtale

Dagligtale is a term in digital literature describing a format in which narratives are published daily. The approach emphasizes brevity and immediacy, typically featuring short, self-contained stories or microfiction released on a daily cadence through websites, newsletters, or mobile apps. While the concept can be used in various languages, dagligtale has been noted in Nordic writing communities for its emphasis on daily engagement and serialized storytelling.

The word combines elements from Nordic languages, with dag meaning day and tale meaning story, signaling a rhythm of regular, ongoing publication. In practice, dagligtale projects vary in their exact constraints but commonly present stories that are concise enough to read quickly yet complete in themselves, often ranging from a few hundred to around a thousand words. Publications may be arranged around daily prompts, themes, or crowd-sourced submissions, and licensing tends to be open or flexible to encourage sharing and redistribution.

Publication and participation are central features. Authors may work solo or collaboratively, and readers can engage through comments, reactions, or occasional submissions. Some dagligtale formats also incorporate reader feedback into future prompts or story directions, creating a participatory loop between audience and writer.

Overall, dagligtale represents a practical approach to daily writing that seeks to build regular readership, support new writers, and explore the potential of short-form storytelling in digital formats. See also microfiction, serial fiction, daily writing.