Today we will discuss online fiction and the directions it can take.
The two types of online fiction we will be looking at are blogging fiction and the alternate reality game (ARG). Defining either is difficult, as they, like most web trends, constantly evolve. However, for this class we will take the fictional blog as one that takes on the appearance of a blog, but is not based in reality. It may however have a strong sense of verisimilitude. The ARG also looks real, but is actually a game that takes you down a path with a constructed narrative that you have to play to find.
Both types of fiction utilize a chronotope that says bloggers are real folks operating under real circumstances. As a result, even when we know they are a hoax, they can still be compelling. Much of the writing is actually pointing, they rely on an external reality that readers already understand for their internal validity.
For Wednesday create a post with links and brief description to two pieces of online fiction. Also, we will be brainstorming/working on your fiction topics, so create a second post with some ideas for your fiction project.
Wikipedia on Alternate Reality Games
ARG Network
I love bees
Wikipedia article on Blog Fiction
How to write a blog-buster
Geoffrey Chaucer Hath a Blog
Panel on ARG
Emokidohio
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