midtexts
Midtexts are textual artifacts that arise in the middle stage of a communication sequence or narrative, serving to bridge earlier content with later developments. They are not final conclusions or initial introductions, but rather transitional records that preserve the momentum of ongoing work, conversation, or storytelling. In digital communication studies, midtexts are analyzed for how they manage uncertainty, coordinate next steps, and keep participants aligned while plans evolve.
Contexts in which midtexts arise include project management, journalism, online education, interactive fiction, and social media
Examples of midtexts include a mid-project status email outlining remaining tasks; a liveblog post updating readers
Limitations and variation exist in how the term is used. The concept is not universally standardized, and