Discussion → End Fraction @ Rumble Magazine
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A hypertext I designed for Kenji Siratori's 'End Fraction' @ Rumble Magazine:
http://rumble.sy2.com/nov05/endfraction/legend.html
Hypertexts are cool and I would certainly consider publishing interesting hypertexts @ Rumble Magazine.
Good idea for a group!
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Wow--didn't even realize that Rumble Magazine existed so you've already added much to this forum.
Just got a chance to briefly start 'End Fraction' and will spend more time on it and Rumble later tonight.
I'm a newbie at hypertext, but have just written over 100 of them this past summer as part of a project (so obviously, they're not the greatest without editing some more) just to learn and practice thinking in hypertext as a writer. My simplest piece consists of two nodes; two characters, conflict, dialogue, tension, with repetition of the same confrontational sentences that serve to escalate the drama. It's complete oversimplification, yet nothing but hypertext could serve to give the story this element completely at the mercy of the reader. More an exercise in form, hypertext at its simplest.
Glad you joined; hope we have others who may be interested in exploring this medium.
Group Description
While many are introduced to hypertext fiction in contemporary lit or new media college courses, the general reading (and writing!) public seems to still be unaware or reluctant to explore this form of narrative.
In this age of electronic reading, hypertext--which is simply clicking on links to discover different paths within a story--is particularly well-suited to the medium.
If you have written in the hypertext format, are curious about it, or have some thoughts or questions about its emergence into mainstream reading, this is the place to be.
This is a public group.
Anyone can see it and join.