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The Living Document Format is a publishing format for dynamic eBook publications, while the eBook is available on multi-form factor devices, like phones, tablets, laptops and desktops at each page turn, or scroll an update event occurs. This allows real-time or near real-time information to be loaded as well as dynamic real-time player interaction. Imagine turning a page and seeing your friend on the same page commenting on something you are reading or watching.

Or, imagine a chapter rewriting itself in front of your very eyes, where you are part of the story, and others are as well. This type of writing allows a writer to build a story framework, but within this real-time participants play are part on a shared stage. This is a bit like playing an online role-playing game but in a book format. We call this the Living Document Format (LDF). Quawn Studios in conjuction with Branching Leaf Publications uses this format for real time news updating in a news magazine and in dynamic eBook formats.