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Fictional Blogs
Citation
Thomas, AA, Fictional Blogs, Uses of Blogs, Peter Lang, Bruns, A & Jacobs, J (ed), New York, pp. 199-210. ISBN 0820481246 (2006) [Research Book Chapter]
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Copyright 2006, 2007 Peter Lang Publishing
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Abstract
Fictional blogs have been lauded by journalists as a "hot new literary
trend that has revolutionised publishing." A fictional blog can be defined
as any form of narrative that is written and published through a
blog, LiveJournal, or other similar online Web journal.
To date there have been a number of blogs that have been published in the mainstream print media, some of them nonfiction (such as Rebecca's Pocket), some fiction (John Scalzi's Agent to the Stars), and others whose real/fiction status is ambiguous and contested, such as the Bene de Jour (a blog about a London call-girl). Although the claim that fictional blogs are revolutionizing publishing might be overstating the current situation, fictional
blogs are nevertheless an emerging phenomenon with much potential, particularly
for younger and emergent writers. Blog fiction is a way for budding authors
to experiment With their style, find their own narrative voice, and
workshop their ideas with the possibilities of audience feedback. According to
Faleiro, for authors of blog fiction, "the blogosphere thus acts as a cocoon; a
space where writers feel appreciated and encouraged, and can identify and define
their skills."
Item Details
Item Type: | Research Book Chapter |
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Research Division: | Education |
Research Group: | Curriculum and pedagogy |
Research Field: | English and literacy curriculum and pedagogy (excl. LOTE, ESL and TESOL) |
Objective Division: | Education and Training |
Objective Group: | Teaching and curriculum |
Objective Field: | Pedagogy |
UTAS Author: | Thomas, AA (Dr Angela Thomas) |
ID Code: | 70687 |
Year Published: | 2006 |
Deposited By: | Education |
Deposited On: | 2011-07-01 |
Last Modified: | 2013-03-14 |
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