Introduction to Electronic Literature - User contributions [en]

Asianfanfics.com

2017-12-05T05:07:55Z

Markjin:

My final project is going to be an extension of my previous project, which was an interactive fanfic. I plan on creating a story out of the random fanfic story titles I come across when I click on the random story generator on asianfanfics.com. But I also will find k-pop songs that have the same title or words within the song title to help write the story. So, I am going through the same process as Paul Soulellis article “Search, Compile, Publish”, and his experiment “Chancebook” in order to create a story out of what is out on the web. At the same time, I will be putting videos of me free-styling (dancing) to the same song I used to make the story onto Instagram. The words or word I used will only be able to be heard, for the rest of the song will not be comprehensible due to the fact that the singers are singing most of the song in Korean. Also, I plan on recording myself saying the title of the song and editing it into the video after using a voice changer ( the voice will be heard right after the singer sings the english lines). So, I will be messing around with the audio to perform my own version of Anderson's work “Playing the Body Electric”, which is from the Morris’s book “Introduction” to Sound States: Innovative Poetics and Acoustical Technologies (1997). Also, I will be reciting poems about love from famous poets (so it will be mashed up with the song that is playing in the video); however, I will take out some lines so that it fits in better with the storyline. It will be an example of deformance, which Samuels and Mcgann talk about in their article called “Deformance and Interpretation”. Basically, I will be telling a story and interpreting a poem through dance. And for the captions of each video, there will be information about how teaching literacy through dance is effective and helps you develop close reading skills.

Asianfanfics.com

2017-12-05T02:36:58Z

Markjin:

My final project is going to be an extension of my previous project, which was an interactive fanfic. I plan on creating a story out of the random fanfic story titles I come across when I click on the random story generator on asianfanfics.com. But I also will find k-pop songs that have the same title or words within the song title to help write the story. So, I am going through the same process as Paul Soulellis article “Search, Compile, Publish”, and his experiment “Chancebook” in order to create a story out of what is out on the web. At the same time, I will be putting videos of me free-styling (dancing) to the same song I used to make the story onto Instagram. The words or word I used will only be able to be heard, for the rest of the song will not be comprehensible due to the fact that the singers are singing most of the song in Korean. Also, I plan on recording myself saying the title of the song and editing it into the video after using a voice changer ( the voice will be heard right after the singer sings the english lines). So, I will be messing around with the audio to perform my own version of Anderson's work “Playing the Body Electric”, which is from the Morris’s book “Introduction” to Sound States: Innovative Poetics and Acoustical Technologies (1997). Also, I will be reciting poems about love from famous poets (so it will be mashed up with the song that is playing in the video); however, I will take out some lines so that it fits in better with the storyline. It will be an example of deformance, which Samuel Mcgann talks about in their article called “Deformance and Interpretation”. Basically, I will be telling a story and interpreting a poem through dance. And for the captions of each video, there will be information about how teaching literacy through dance is effective and helps you develop close reading skills.

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2017-12-05T02:35:44Z

Markjin:

Asianfanfics.com

2017-12-05T02:31:38Z

Markjin:

My final project is going to be an extension of my previous project, which was an interactive fanfic. I plan on creating a story out of the random fanfic story titles I come across when I click on the random story generator on asianfanfics.com. But I also will find k-pop songs that have the same title or words within the song title to help write the story. So, I am going through the same process as Paul Soulellis article “Search, Compile, Publish”, and his experiment “Chancebook” in order to create a story out of what is out on the web. At the same time, I will be putting videos of me free-styling (dancing) to the same song I used to make the story onto Instagram. The words or word I used will only be able to be heard, for the rest of the song will not be comprehensible due to the fact that the singers are singing most of the song in Korean. Also, I plan on recording myself saying the title of the song and editing it into the video after using a voice changer ( the voice will be heard right after the singer sings the english lines). So, I will be messing around with the audio to perform my own version of Anderson's work “Playing the Body Electric”, which is from the Morris’s book “Introduction” to Sound States: Innovative Poetics and Acoustical Technologies (1997). Also, I will be reciting poems about love from famous poets (so it will be mashed up with the song that is playing in the video); however, I will take out some lines so that it fits in better with the storyline. It will be an example of deformance, which Samuel Mcgann talks about in their article called “Deformance and Interpretation”. Basically, I will be telling a story and interpreting a poem through dance. And for the captions of each video, there will be information about how teaching literacy through dance is effective and helps you develop close reading skills.

Asianfanfics.com

2017-12-05T02:30:23Z

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My final project is going to be an extension of my previous project, which was an interactive fanfic. I plan on creating a story out of the random fanfic story titles I come across when I click on the random story generator on asianfanfics.com. But I also find k-pop songs that have the same title or words within the song title to help write the story. So, I am going through the same process as Paul Soulellis article “Search, Compile, Publish”, and his experiment “Chancebook” in order to create a story out of what is out on the web. At the same time, I will be putting videos of me free-styling (dancing) to the same song I used to make the story onto Instagram. The words or word I used will only be able to be heard, for the rest of the song will not be comprehensible due to the fact that the singers are singing most of the song in Korean. Also, I plan on recording myselff saying the title of the song and editing it into the video after using a voice changer ( the voice will be heard right after the singer sings the english lines). So, I will be messing around with the audio to perform my own version of Anderson work “Playing the Body Electric”, which is from the Morris’s book “Introduction” to Sound States: Innovative Poetics and Acoustical Technologies (1997). Also, I will be reciting poems about love from famous poets (so it will be mashed up with the song that is playing in the video); however, I will take out some lines so that it fits in better with the storyline. It will be an example of deformance, which Samuel Mcgann talks about in their article called “Deformance and Interpretation”. Basically, I will be telling a story and interpreting a poem through dance. And for the captions of each video, there will be information about how teaching literacy through dance is effective and helps you develop close reading skills.

Transforming

2017-12-05T02:27:35Z

Markjin:

For my final project I plan on creating an Instagram page that has videos of me freestyling (dance) to K-pop songs that were chosen based on the random fan fiction story titles I came across on [[asianfanfics.com]]. Basically, I am making a story out of the K-pop song titles and the random story titles. But in these dance videos there is someone talking about the history of ballet in the background, so it is kind of like a mashup. I will be incorporating Anderson’s “Playing the Body Electric”, which is from Morris’s book “Introduction” to Sound States: Innovative Poetics and Acoustical Technologies (1997). Anderson’s work is about sounds and how female and male voices that are blended together can be confusing and significantly change how one feels and reacts to a certain situation (Adalaide Morris, “Introduction” to Sound States: Innovative Poetics and Acoustical Technologies (1997)). So, Morris’s essay will be seen in my instagram videos in some form. I will be playing with the audio to create a similar effect that was seen in Anderson’s work. Also, I will also be including Paul Soulellis “Search, Compile, Publish” (2013), as well as his “Chancebook” experiment. Both of these works are related to my idea of making a story out of random titles.

Transforming

2017-11-27T23:23:45Z

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For my final project I plan on creating an Instagram page that has videos of me freestyling (dance) to K-pop songs that were chosen based on the random fan fiction story titles I came across on asianfanfics.com. Basically, I am making a story out of the K-pop song titles and the random story titles. But in these dance videos there is someone talking about the history of ballet in the background, so it is kind of like a mashup. I will be incorporating Anderson’s “Playing the Body Electric”, which is from Morris’s book “Introduction” to Sound States: Innovative Poetics and Acoustical Technologies (1997). Anderson’s work is about sounds and how female and male voices that are blended together can be confusing and significantly change how one feels and reacts to a certain situation (Adalaide Morris, “Introduction” to Sound States: Innovative Poetics and Acoustical Technologies (1997)). So, Morris’s essay will be seen in my instagram videos in some form. I will be playing with the audio to create a similar effect that was seen in Anderson’s work. Also, I will also be including Paul Soulellis “Search, Compile, Publish” (2013), as well as his “Chancebook” experiment. Both of these works are related to my idea of making a story out of random titles.

Beauty

2017-11-27T23:22:49Z

Markjin:

I read the critical reading that was related to Instagram, which was called “Instagram Influences Creative Work”. Instagram has become another platform where one can express themselves and share their work with others (Instagram Influences Creative work). It has become more than just an app where people share photos. This app is changing the way we read literature, for it is [[transforming]] it into an art piece. As for the creative works, the first one I took a look at was the “Snap Art”. It was so interesting to see someone basically make their own filters by drawing them on their snaps. These drawings on the snap definitely changed the original photo, for it was able to bring the photo to life and give it new meaning. Next, I took a look at “Lonely Tweets :’(“ and this creative work really made me think of how funny it is that the internet is supposed to make us feel more connected because it seems to only make us feel more lonely (Lonely Tweets :’(). [[File:depressionmeme.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|A pattern to this depression of the internet has developed, uniting internet users by their common mental illness and loneliness. Even as they joke about loneliness, they cannot truly share this "relatable content" with their friends in real life. Thus, it may serve to compound the problem.]] Even though we can talk to almost anyone around the world, it doesn’t change the fact that they are miles and miles away. In the end, you are still by yourself, since the person you are trying to reach out to can’t physically be by your side. The last creative work I took a look at was “Fuck Jerry”, which was an Instagram page that was dedicated to memes. There was a variety of different memes and all the various ones made me see that you can truly make something out of nothing. Memes seem to be a way of reassuring people that they are not by themselves in this world. The memes show people that there are others out there that have similar thoughts, feelings or are in the same situation.

[[File:Lonely.jpg]]

"I hate the silence".

Beauty

2017-11-27T23:22:07Z

Markjin:

I read the critical reading that was related to Instagram, which was called “[[Instagram]] Influences Creative Work”. Instagram has become another platform where one can express themselves and share their work with others (Instagram Influences Creative work). It has become more than just an app where people share photos. This app is changing the way we read literature, for it is transforming it into an art piece. As for the creative works, the first one I took a look at was the “Snap Art”. It was so interesting to see someone basically make their own filters by drawing them on their snaps. These drawings on the snap definitely changed the original photo, for it was able to bring the photo to life and give it new meaning. Next, I took a look at “Lonely Tweets :’(“ and this creative work really made me think of how funny it is that the internet is supposed to make us feel more connected because it seems to only make us feel more lonely (Lonely Tweets :’(). [[File:depressionmeme.jpeg|200px|thumb|right|A pattern to this depression of the internet has developed, uniting internet users by their common mental illness and loneliness. Even as they joke about loneliness, they cannot truly share this "relatable content" with their friends in real life. Thus, it may serve to compound the problem.]] Even though we can talk to almost anyone around the world, it doesn’t change the fact that they are miles and miles away. In the end, you are still by yourself, since the person you are trying to reach out to can’t physically be by your side. The last creative work I took a look at was “Fuck Jerry”, which was an Instagram page that was dedicated to memes. There was a variety of different memes and all the various ones made me see that you can truly make something out of nothing. Memes seem to be a way of reassuring people that they are not by themselves in this world. The memes show people that there are others out there that have similar thoughts, feelings or are in the same situation.

[[File:Lonely.jpg]]

"I hate the silence".

Post-Digital Objects

2017-11-12T10:34:45Z

Markjin:

Ahh [http://www.cafepress.com/cp/customize/product2.aspx?from=CustomDesigner&number=161166709][[File:capture.jpg]]

Ultimate Sith Lord [https://www.zazzle.com/pd/spp/pt-zazzle_button?pd=145189715486365911&get_started_dialog=false&style=round_button&size=4.0&design.areas=%5Bround_button_4_front%5D&context=114948436752540819&view=113175413667360156&customize_it=true] [[File:BiPin.png]]

Gone Girls: A Chinese Social Media Calendar [https://www.zazzle.com/z/ohnkn?rf=238584585323274374]
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2017-11-12T10:31:14Z

Markjin:

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2017-11-12T10:25:00Z

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2017-11-12T10:01:34Z

Markjin:

Wreading E-Lit

2017-11-06T00:07:25Z

Markjin:

'''An Inventory of Approaches to Wreading E-Lit'''

Optionally compiled November 5th, 2017

R.T.: ''(Un)failed Gaiman Tales'', available on Newhive. Front page [http://newhive.com/rebeccatan/ufgt-front-page], story for January [http://newhive.com/rebeccatan/ufgt-january], story for February [http://newhive.com/rebeccatan/ufgt-february], story for March [http://newhive.com/rebeccatan/ufgt-march], story for April[http://newhive.com/rebeccatan/ufgt-april].

I.B. "Calling Card 3 and 4" https://www.instagram.com/callingcard3and4/

L.M. "Snap-a-Poem" [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9KYQXmD2VI]

K.U. "The Garden of Forking Paths" https://www.instagram.com/pentsui/

T.C "Suicide Letter" [https://markjinstory.wixsite.com/suicideletter]

Beauty

2017-11-05T23:35:14Z

Markjin:

I read the critical reading that was related to Instagram, which was called “Instagram Influences Creative Work”. Instagram has become another platform where one can express themselves and share their work with others (Instagram Influences Creative work). It has become more than just an app where people share photos. This app is changing the way we read literature, for it is transforming it into an art piece. As for the creative works, the first one I took a look at was the “Snap Art”. It was so interesting to see someone basically make their own filters by drawing them on their snaps. These drawings on the snap definitely changed the original photo, for it was able to bring the photo to life and give it new meaning. Next, I took a look at “Lonely Tweets :’(“ and this creative work really made me think of how funny it is that the internet is supposed to make us feel more connected because it seems to only make us feel more lonely (Lonely Tweets :’(). Even though we can talk to almost anyone around the world, it doesn’t change the fact that they are miles and miles away. In the end, you are still by yourself, since the person you are trying to reach out to can’t physically be by your side. The last creative work I took a look at was “Fuck Jerry”, which was an Instagram page that was dedicated to memes. There was a variety of different memes and all the various ones made me see that you can truly make something out of nothing. Memes seem to be a way of reassuring people that they are not by themselves in this world. The memes show people that there are others out there that have similar thoughts, feelings or are in the same situation.

[[File:Lonely.jpg]]

"I hate the silence".

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2017-11-05T23:33:57Z

Markjin:

Story

2017-11-05T23:23:45Z

Markjin:

I never really thought about how GIFS could be considered electronic literature until I took a look at Kajetan Obarski’s work. I realized through his work that GIFS are able to tell a story or send a message out to the viewers. I have come across many gifs on Tumblr and now I see that many of the GIFS I have seen where purposely arranged in a particular order, so that a story can be created. And I was able to notice that Kajetan seems to have GIFS that are all related to death because he wanted to let it be known that we are not really dead when we die (Obarski). It can be inferred that he believes we still are here in this world based on the fact that his gifs involve skeletons moving around (Obarski). Anyway, I kind of got inspired by his work so I plan on using some GIFS I found on Tumblr to make a story of my own just for fun. Of course, GIFS will be interpreted differently just like books are, but that is the [[beauty]] of it. It’s amazing how there is so many possibilities in each person’s work. I feel like the way we interpret things says a lot about who we are..It seems to be based on our current knowledge, experiences and feelings. What do you think?

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".......".

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2017-11-05T23:21:55Z

Markjin:

Fascinating

2017-11-05T23:14:49Z

Markjin:

I played the game Deviant: “The Possession of Christian Shaw” by Donna Leishman and found it intriguing, for every area provided different possibilities that didn’t even seem to connect to each other. At first I was trying to piece together each “active” portal”, but then I realized that the creator wanted the players to create their own version of the story (“The Possession of Christian Shaw”). The creator also gave me a sense of how it was like during the witch trials (“The Possession of Christian Shaw”). I felt like I was really part of the game as I was exploring the different areas. And what I found interesting is that the game was “almost entirely non-textual” (“The Possession of Christian Shaw”). I think the creator purposely did this because she probably thought it would limit how creative we can be when piecing together a story. If the game did have text, I think it would have probably distracted us from seeing important details. The game actually became more mysterious because there was no text, so it kind of kept you on the edge. But I can’t help and wonder how different the [[story]] would be, if there was some kind of text in the game. Would it ruin the whole purpose of the game? Or would it enhance the player’s experience?

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"Is it a sin to be a woman?"

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2017-11-05T23:14:13Z

Markjin:

YOURS

2017-11-05T23:04:51Z

Markjin:

I found Adrian Piper’s calling cards [[fascinating]] and I instantly thought of how it was actually a good way to let someone know that what they said was not acceptable. However, I also thought of how it could go wrong. Although it may be a more peaceful approach, it can actually cause the person to become upset, which could cause her or others to get hurt. And I feel like a vast majority of people wouldn’t really pay attention to the cards, which is another issue. Also, it was never mentioned how people reacted to them or if it worked well, so I am not convinced that this is the best way to educate those who say racists remarks. On the site, it says, “The receiver of a card must contemplate what they said to her and how they view different types or groups of people”, but realistically speaking, most people probably wouldn’t really sit and think over what they said ( “Adrian Piper and Identity”). Still, I think the calling cards are a nice idea because it helps you acquire more knowledge about identity.

While I was reading the calling cards she made, I realized that she can make the cards work better if she just phrases what she says differently. It would lessen her chance of making someone upset. So I went ahead and took some words out.

“Dear Friend,
I am not here to pick anyone up, or to be picked up.

Thank you for respecting my privacy.”

(“Adrian Piper and Identity”).

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"Fuck off".

YOURS

2017-11-05T23:04:20Z

Markjin:

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2017-11-05T23:03:31Z

Markjin:

Feelings

2017-11-05T22:59:20Z

Markjin:

When I first read the title of Christopher Strachey’s poem “Love Letters”, I had figured that the poem would be just like any other typical love poem out there; however, it wasn’t about the innocent kind of love. Instead, this poem seems to be about a guy who is madly obsessed with a woman that he doesn’t even seem to love. The love letter doesn’t even sound like one and it can be inferred that he is just lusting after her when he says, “MY HEART LONGS FOR YOUR EROTIC RAPTURE. MY UNSATISFIED FONDNESS BREATHLESSLY DESIRES YOUR EROTIC AMBITION. YOU ARE MY PASSIONATE APPETITE: MY LOVING SYMPATHY. MY THIRST LONGS FOR YOUR COVETOUS PASSION” (Strachey). He is just saying how much he wants her in this "love letter" of his, rather than actually expressing his love for her. This could mean that he may possibly be confusing lust for love without even realizing it. Although the same words are repeated and rearranged, the poem still doesn’t change it’s [[meaning]]. In the end, it’s still about a guy that may be in love with just the idea of love, which means that he only wants her around so he isn’t alone. It’s almost as if he is forcing a connection and trying to claim her as his in order to help him get rid of his fear of being alone when he says, “[[YOURS]] EAGERLY, YOURS IMPATIENTLY, YOURS ANXIOUSLY” (Strachey). These words being included in this poem make me feel even more sure that the man is only making himself believe that he is in love with the woman mentioned in the poem so that the gap in his heart can no longer be empty.

[[File:Markjin.jpg]]

Mark: "I want to hold onto this...whatever it is that we have...".

==See also==
*[[electronic poetry]]
*[[video games]]

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2017-11-05T22:57:49Z

Markjin:

Analysis of Diana Hamilton's Dreams

2017-11-05T22:37:06Z

Markjin:

In Alejandro Miguel Justino Crawford's ''Diana Hamilton's Dreams'', Diana is trying to recall her dreams once she wakes up and within the first few minutes of the video I had noticed that the video seems to have a dark tone to it. Diana recalling her dreams wasn't just meaningless. She seems to be trying to sort out her everyday thoughts and [[feelings]] that are now becoming included in her dreams. She mentions in the video that she was traveling with her high school friends who she no longer talks to and says, "they had so much more stuff than me...they had big doll houses full of candy and liquor" (Crawford). I feel like she may not be happy with herself based on the fact that her dreams seem to be about issues concerning one's identity. It has been known for while that our worries often do tend to somehow be included in our dreams. And Diana seems to have worries about not fitting in; in other words, she feels lost like so many other young [[people]]. So when Diana records herself, it appears to be her own way of figuring out her true identity. We even see a shape of a nose in the video, so she is most likely seeing her reflection through the screen. As she sees her reflection, she may be trying to accept the person she is, which may be someone who doesn't have much or isn't anyone special in her opinion. However, we can conclude that she is having a difficult time finding herself because toward the end of the video she speaks about how she was trapped and about how she wasn't sure if it was a nightmare or not (Crawford). But this was heard in the beginning of the video as well, which means that what she said in the beginning is purposely being repeated in the end to indicate that she is still trapped in her own mind.

[[File:Alien.jpg]]

"I am tired of trying to be the person that society wants me to be".

==See also==
*[[New forms of literature]]
*[[development]]

Analysis of Diana Hamilton's Dreams

2017-11-05T22:35:54Z

Markjin:

In Alejandro Miguel Justino Crawford's ''Diana Hamilton's Dreams'', Diana is trying to recall her dreams once she wakes up and within the first few minutes of the video I had noticed that the video seems to have a dark tone to it. Diana recalling her dreams wasn't just meaningless. She seems to be trying to sort out her everyday thoughts and [[feelings]] that are now becoming included in her dreams. She mentions in the video that she was traveling with her high school friends who she no longer talks to and says, "they had so much more stuff than me...they had big doll houses full of candy and liquor" (Crawford). I feel like she may not be happy with herself based on the fact that her dreams seem to be about issues concerning one's identity. It has been known for while that our worries often do tend to somehow be included in our dreams. And Diana seems to have worries about not fitting in; in other words, she feels lost like so many other young [[people]]. So when Diana records herself, it appears to be her own way of figuring out her true identity. We even see a shape of a nose in the video, so she is most likely seeing her reflection through the screen. As she sees her reflection, she may be trying to accept the person she is, which may be someone who doesn't have much or isn't anyone special in her opinion. However, we can conclude that she is having a difficult time finding herself because toward the end of the video she speaks about how she was trapped and about how she wasn't sure if it was a nightmare or not (Crawford). But this was heard in the beginning of the video as well, which means that what she said in the beginning is purposely being repeated in the end to indicate that she is still trapped in her own mind.

[[File:Alien.jpg]]

"I am tired of trying to be the person who society wants me to be".

==See also==
*[[New forms of literature]]
*[[development]]

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2017-11-05T22:32:38Z

Markjin:

Beauty

2017-10-31T08:44:14Z

Markjin: Created page with "I read the critical reading that was related to Instagram, which was called “Instagram Influences Creative Work”. Instagram has become another platform where one can expre..."

I read the critical reading that was related to Instagram, which was called “Instagram Influences Creative Work”. Instagram has become another platform where one can express themselves and share their work with others (Instagram Influences Creative work). It has become more than just an app where people share photos. This app is changing the way we read literature, for it is transforming it into an art piece. As for the creative works, the first one I took a look at was the “Snap Art”. It was so interesting to see someone basically make their own filters by drawing them on their snaps. These drawings on the snap definitely changed the original photo, for it was able to bring the photo to life and give it new meaning. Next, I took a look at “Lonely Tweets :’(“ and this creative work really made me think of how funny it is that the internet is supposed to make us feel more connected because it seems to only make us feel more lonely (Lonely Tweets :’(). Even though we can talk to almost anyone around the world, it doesn’t change the fact that they are miles and miles away. In the end, you are still by yourself, since the person you are trying to reach out to can’t physically be by your side. The last creative work I took a look at was “Fuck Jerry”, which was an Instagram page that was dedicated to memes. There was a variety of different memes and all the various ones made me see that you can truly make something out of nothing. Memes seem to be a way of reassuring people that they are not by themselves in this world. The memes show people that there are others out there that have similar thoughts, feelings or are in the same situation.

Story

2017-10-31T08:43:11Z

Markjin:

Story

2017-10-29T22:50:39Z

Markjin: Created page with "I never really thought about how GIFS could be considered electronic literature until I took a look at Kajetan Obarski’s work. I realized through his work that GIFS are able..."

I never really thought about how GIFS could be considered electronic literature until I took a look at Kajetan Obarski’s work. I realized through his work that GIFS are able to tell a story or send a message out to the viewers. I have come across many gifs on Tumblr and now I see that many of the GIFS I have seen where purposely arranged in a particular order, so that a story can be created. And I was able to notice that Kajetan seems to have GIFS that are all related to death because he wanted to let it be known that we are not really dead when we die (Obarski). It can be inferred that he believes we still are here in this world based on the fact that his gifs involve skeletons moving around (Obarski). Anyway, I kind of got inspired by his work so I plan on using some GIFS I found on Tumblr to make a story of my own just for fun. Of course, GIFS will be interpreted differently just like books are, but that is the beauty of it. It’s amazing how there is so many possibilities in each person’s work. I feel like the way we interpret things says a lot about who we are..It seems to be based on our current knowledge, experiences and feelings. What do you think?

Fascinating

2017-10-29T22:04:25Z

Markjin:

Alt Syllabus

2017-10-26T02:38:50Z

Markjin:

'''ALT INTRO TO E-LIT SYLLABUS'''

UCLA 2017
ENGL 116B

Collectively compiled & appended to the "official" syllabus, 10.26.17.

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LCS ~ Unit: The Role of Social Media in Preserving Poetry

'''Critical Readings:''' Digital Poets: Can Social Media Save Poetry (Natalie Zfat) [[https://iq.intel.com/digital-poets-can-social-media-save-poetry/]]; Hello 'Poetry' [[https://hellopoetry.com/words/socialmedia/]]

'''Creative Works:''' Top 10 Poetic Tweets (LW Lundquist) [[http://www.tweetspeakpoetry.com/2015/11/19/twitter-poems-top-10-poetic-tweets-4/]]; Instagram: @poemsporn_ [[https://www.instagram.com/poemsporn_/?hl=en]]

LR - Textualities and Interactive Fiction
Critical Readings : Nick Montfort "Riddle Machines: The History and Nature of Interactive Fiction" [[http://digitalhumanities.org/companion/view?docId=blackwell/9781405148641/9781405148641.xml&chunk.id=ss1-5-8&toc.id=0&brand=9781405148641_brand]]

Creative Works : Stevens & Montfort [[https://nickm.com/poems/]] Personal Fav: Field of Dreams

QG ~ Writing in Electronic Age

'''Critical Readings:''' The End of Books (Robert Coover) [[http://www.nytimes.com/books/98/09/27/specials/coover-end.html]]

'''Creative Works:''' Screen (Noah Wardrip-Fruin, Josh Carroll, Robert Coover, et. al.) [[http://collection.eliterature.org/2/works/wardrip-fruin_screen.html]]

a.k. – interactive fiction
'''Critical Readings:''' Toward a Theory of Interactive Fiction (Nick Monfort) [[http://nickm.com/if/toward.html]]

'''Creative Works:''' Photopia by Adam Cadre (1998) ( [[http://adamcadre.ac/if/photopia.html]]

.jk. – Consequences of Disappearing Electronic vs. Print Literature

'''Critical Readings:''' One + One = Zero – Vanishing Text in Electronic Literature (Marjorie C. Luesebrink) [[https://conference.eliterature.org/sites/default/files/papers/OnePlusOneEqualsZero_0.docx]]
Vanishing Letters in Text-based Digital Installations (Janez Strehovec) [[http://firstmonday.org/ojs/index.php/fm/article/view/6811/5892]]

'''Creative Work:''' Share a secret – One Time [[https://onetimesecret.com/]]

I.B. - Interactive Fiction

'''Critical Work:''' Hyperrhiz: New Media Cultures (JENNIFER S. ROUDABUSH) [[http://hyperrhiz.io/hyperrhiz10/special-feature-e-lit-reviews/electronic-literature-showcase-at-the-library-of-congress.html]]

'''Creative Works:''' The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy (Douglas Adams and Steve Meretzky) [[http://textadventures.co.uk/games/view/3cbedqimquselmanehhzxg/the-hitchhikers-guide-to-the-galaxy]]

TC- Fan Fiction
'''Critical Readings:''' Fan fiction, fandoms, and literature: or, why it’s time to pay attention to fan fiction (Christina Yatrakis) [[http://via.library.depaul.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1147&context=etd]]

'''Creative Work:''' HEATHENS (--LJ--) [[https://www.asianfanfics.com/story/view/1156476/heathens-markjin]]

Transformations

2017-10-24T21:17:18Z

Markjin:

trans·for·ma·tion
(noun)
- a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance.

"Its landscape has undergone a radical transformation" (via Google Definitions).

I want to focus on the opening passage about Brother Jacob. Why would Hayles choose this particular story out of ALL passages in the world? What makes this passage so important in providing context for Electronic Literature? Maybe Hayles picked this passage so the reader can sympathize with Brother Jacob, whom is losing his entire life's works and specialized skills to the mechanical type. Maybe Hayles wants to introduce a connection between the "passing of time" and the transformations that happen over time (Hayles). Or, maybe she wants to stir the pot a little by revealing the uneasiness and fear that many print-poets have towards the inevitable Electronic Literature. E-lit has transformed multiple ideas regarding poetry: the definition of poetry, the platform in which poetry is produced, and the overall expectation of what poetry should be, which would make any "old-fashioned" writer or poet fear for the art they dedicated their lives to. People read poetry to find an emotional connection, and to satisfy their fears that someone out there in the world is feeling the exact same things. [[People]] look for clarity, reality, and deeper meanings to life. Because there are so many expectations as to what true poetry is, poets spend their entire lifetimes trying to produce the perfect pieces for the masses. Hence, not everyone can be a poet. However, Electronic Poetry defies the pre-existing notion of poetry. Electronic poetry transforms the realm of poets and opens up the art to everyone (like John the Computer Science Major.) [[Anyone]] can make electronic poetry, which is what makes this art so incredibly diverse, unique, [[malleable]], and progressive. Electronic Literature is unnerving for people like Brother Jacob and my grandma (who don't know how to work computers or iPhones) because it dives into the unknown. It does not conform to pre-existing notions of poetry in any forms, which I think is pretty cool.

Anyway, I got carried away. Overall, I think Hayles uses Brother Jacob as an example of the fear and uncertainty we all feel with Electronic Literature. Is it poetry or is it mumbo-jumbo?

-Lorel
==See Also==
<p>[[Poetry]]</p>
<p>[[New]]</p>
[[Nonsensical gibberish]]

*[[art]]
*[[emotional]]

Transformations

2017-10-24T21:16:49Z

Markjin:

Transformations

2017-10-24T21:16:15Z

Markjin:

Transformations

2017-10-24T21:15:53Z

Markjin:

Transformations

2017-10-24T21:13:57Z

Markjin:

Transformations

2017-10-24T21:13:06Z

Markjin:

Fascinating

2017-10-22T08:13:00Z

Markjin: Created page with "I played the game Deviant: “The Possession of Christian Shaw” by Donna Leishman and found it intriguing, for every area provided different possibilities that didn’t even..."

I played the game Deviant: “The Possession of Christian Shaw” by Donna Leishman and found it intriguing, for every area provided different possibilities that didn’t even seem to connect to each other. At first I was trying to piece together each “active” portal”, but then I realized that the creator wanted the players to create their own version of the story (“The Possession of Christian Shaw”). The creator also gave me a sense of how it was like during the witch trials (“The Possession of Christian Shaw”). I felt like I was really part of the game as I was exploring the different areas. And what I found interesting is that the game was “almost entirely non-textual” (“The Possession of Christian Shaw”). I think the creator purposely did this because she probably thought it would limit how creative we can be when piecing together a story. If the game did have text, I think it would have probably distracted us from seeing important details. The game actually became more mysterious because there was no text, so it kind of kept you on the edge. But I can’t help and wonder how different the story would be, if there was some kind of text in the game. Would it ruin the whole purpose of the game? Or would it enhance the player’s experience?

YOURS

2017-10-22T08:12:16Z

Markjin:

YOURS

2017-10-16T02:41:43Z

Markjin: Created page with "I found Adrian Piper’s calling cards fascinating and I instantly thought of how it was actually a good way to let someone know that what they said was not acceptable. Howeve..."

I found Adrian Piper’s calling cards fascinating and I instantly thought of how it was actually a good way to let someone know that what they said was not acceptable. However, I also thought of how it could go wrong. Although it may be a more peaceful approach, it can actually cause the person to become upset, which could cause her or others to get hurt. And I feel like a vast majority of people wouldn’t really pay attention to the cards, which is another issue. Also, it was never mentioned how people reacted to them or if it worked well, so I am not convinced that this is the best way to educate those who say racists remarks. On the site, it says, “The receiver of a card must contemplate what they said to her and how they view different types or groups of people”, but realistically speaking, most people probably wouldn’t really sit and think over what they said ( “Adrian Piper and Identity”). Still, I think the calling cards are a nice idea because it helps you acquire more knowledge about identity.

While I was reading the calling cards she made, I realized that she can make the cards work better if she just phrases what she says differently. It would lessen her chance of making someone upset. So I went ahead and took some words out.

“Dear Friend,
I am not here to pick anyone up, or to be picked up.

Thank you for respecting my privacy.”

(“Adrian Piper and Identity”).

Feelings

2017-10-16T02:39:22Z

Markjin:

Feelings

2017-10-07T08:15:39Z

Markjin:

When I first read the title of Christopher Strachey’s poem “Love Letters”, I had figured that the poem would be just like any other typical love poem out there; however, it wasn’t about the innocent kind of love. Instead, this poem seems to be about a guy who is madly obsessed with a woman that he doesn’t even seem to love. The love letter doesn’t even sound like one and it can be inferred that he is just lusting after her when he says, “MY HEART LONGS FOR YOUR EROTIC RAPTURE. MY UNSATISFIED FONDNESS BREATHLESSLY DESIRES YOUR EROTIC AMBITION. YOU ARE MY PASSIONATE APPETITE: MY LOVING SYMPATHY. MY THIRST LONGS FOR YOUR COVETOUS PASSION” (Strachey). He is just saying how much he wants her in this "love letter" of his, rather than actually expressing his love for her. This could mean that he may possibly be confusing lust for love without even realizing it. Although the same words are repeated and rearranged, the poem still doesn’t change it’s meaning. In the end, it’s still about a guy that may be in love with just the idea of love, which means that he only wants her around so he isn’t alone. It’s almost as if he is forcing a connection and trying to claim her as his in order to help him get rid of his fear of being alone when he says, “YOURS EAGERLY, YOURS IMPATIENTLY, YOURS ANXIOUSLY” (Strachey). These words being included in this poem make me feel even more sure that the man is only making himself believe that he is in love with the woman mentioned in the poem so that the gap in his heart can no longer be empty.

Analysis of Diana Hamilton's Dream

2017-10-07T07:50:36Z

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E-Lit Wiki

2017-10-07T07:49:04Z

Markjin:

What is [[see also: nothing?|not]] electronic literature today? Rather than introduce electronic literature or “e-lit” as a [[distinct]] literary [[category]], ELIT WIKI wonders if it’s still possible to consider literature [[beyond]] the electronic circuits that characterize the networked present. The [[creation]] and study of literature today is facilitated by a range of [[digital]] formats and networked [[consoles]], each of which introduce [[new]] [[practices]] of production, circulation, [[reception]], and [[reading]]. Alongside these [[transformations]], this wiki explores a range of new literary genres inhabiting, for example, computer scripts, image [[macros]], flash movies, social media, [[hypertext]] [[bandcamp]] [[releases]], [[interactive]] applications, and print on demand [[Analysis of Diana Hamilton's Dream]]. Thinking through the present, ELIT WIKI examines the history and future of literature through the everyday experience of computers and electronic devices. From the history of digital poetics to recent internet publications, we track the [[development]] of [[literature]] [[under the influence]] of computation up to works published in the present, as they emerge online. In lockstep, this wiki considers the category of “electronic literature” as a way to think about historical works remediated to the internet, in a wide range of [[(post-)]]digital formats. The wiki features short pages in an open format, which may be critical or [[creative]] in form, [[developed]] in conversation with the editors. No previous experience in [[programming]], [[poetry]], or literature is [[required]] to read these pages.

Feelings

2017-10-07T05:32:26Z

Markjin:

When I first read the title of Christopher Strachey’s poem “Love Letters”, I had figured that the poem would be just like any other typical love poem out there; however, it wasn’t about the innocent kind of love. Instead, this poem seems to be about a guy who is madly obsessed with a woman that he doesn’t even seem to love. The love letter doesn’t even sound like one and it can be inferred that he just lusting after her when he says, “MY HEART LONGS FOR YOUR EROTIC RAPTURE. MY UNSATISFIED FONDNESS BREATHLESSLY DESIRES YOUR EROTIC AMBITION. YOU ARE MY PASSIONATE APPETITE: MY LOVING SYMPATHY. MY THIRST LONGS FOR YOUR COVETOUS PASSION” (Strachey). He is just saying how much he wants her in this love letter of his, rather than actually expressing his love for her. This could mean that he may possibly be confusing lust for love without even realizing it. Although the same words are repeated and rearranged, the poem still doesn’t change it’s meaning. In the end, it’s still about a guy that may be in love with just the idea of love, which means that he only wants her around so he isn’t alone. It’s almost as if he is forcing a connection and trying to claim her as his in order to help him get rid of his fear of being alone when he says, “YOURS EAGERLY, YOURS IMPATIENTLY, YOURS ANXIOUSLY” (Strachey). These words being included in this poem make me feel even more sure that the man is only making himself believe that he is in love with the woman mentioned in the poem so that the gap in his heart can no longer be empty.

Feelings

2017-10-07T05:31:21Z

Markjin: Created page with "When I first read the title of Christopher Strachey’s poem “Love Letters”, I had figured that the poem would be just like any other typical love poem out there; however,..."

When I first read the title of Christopher Strachey’s poem “Love Letters”, I had figured that the poem would be just like any other typical love poem out there; however, it wasn’t about the innocent kind of love. Instead, this poem seems to be about a guy who is madly obsessed with a woman that he doesn’t even seem to love. The love letter doesn’t even sound like one and it can be inferred that he just lusting after her when he says, “MY HEART LONGS FOR YOUR EROTIC RAPTURE. MY UNSATISFIED FONDNESS BREATHLESSLY DESIRES YOUR EROTIC AMBITION. YOU ARE MY PASSIONATE APPETITE: MY LOVING SYMPATHY. MY THIRST LONGS FOR YOUR COVETOUS PASSION” (Strachey). He is just saying how much he wants her in this love letter of his, rather than actually expressing his love for her. This could mean that he may possibly be confusing lust for love without even realizing it. Although the same words are repeated and rearranged, the poem still doesn’t change it’s meaning. In the end, it’s still about a guy that may be in love with just the idea of love, which means that he only wants her around so he isn’t alone. It’s almost as if he is forcing a connection and trying to claim her as his in order to help him get rid of his fear of being alone when he says, “YOURS EAGERLY, YOURS IMPATIENTLY, YOURS ANXIOUSLY” (Strachey). These words being included in this poem make me feel even more sure that the man is only making himself believe that he is in love with the woman mentioned in the poem, so that the gap in his heart can no longer be empty.

Analysis of Diana Hamilton's Dreams

2017-10-07T05:29:16Z

Markjin:

In Alejandro Miguel Justino Crawford's ''Diana Hamilton's Dreams'', Diana is trying to recall her dreams once she wakes up and within the first few minutes of the video I had noticed that the video seems to have a dark tone to it. Diana recalling her dreams wasn't just meaningless. She seems to be trying to sort out her everyday thoughts and [[feelings]] that are now becoming included in her dreams. She mentions in the video that she was traveling with her high school friends who she no longer talks to and says, "they had so much more stuff than me...they had big doll houses full of candy and liquor" (Crawford). I feel like she may not be happy with herself based on the fact that her dreams seem to be about issues concerning one's identity. It has been known for while that our worries often do tend to somehow be included in our dreams. And Diana seems to have worries about not fitting in; in other words, she feels lost like so many other young people. So when Diana records herself, it appears to be her own way of figuring out her true identity. We even see a shape of a nose in the video, so she is most likely seeing her reflection through the screen. As she sees her reflection, she may be trying to accept the person she is, which may be someone who doesn't have much or isn't anyone special in her opinion. However, we can conclude that she is having a difficult time finding herself because toward the end of the video she speaks about how she was trapped and about how she wasn't sure if it was a nightmare or not (Crawford). But this was heard in the beginning of the video as well, which means that what she said in the beginning is purposely being repeated in the end to indicate that she is still trapped in her own mind.

Books

2017-10-05T23:18:22Z

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