Long, in-depth blog posts and articles have increasingly been replaced by short, 140-character-style communication online. But a new crop of startups are attempting to bring back long-form journalism with their online communities and publications. U.K. startup PostDesk is launching in private beta to provide long-form editorial content, publishing in-depth news, reviews, critique and opinion pieces, surrounding the topics of tech, gaming, culture and politics. “PostDesk is designed to give absolutely anyone with a desire to write – whatever their background – a platform in order for them to get the exposure they deserve,” founder Sam England said in an interview.
