This past weekend WSJ had a very interesting article about how Blogging is completely redefining fiction. The article, entitled “Rewriting the Rules of Fiction” describes how writers are using the Internet to “re-write” fiction, TV shows, and movies. Amateur writers are answering questions such as, “How did Harry Potter’s grandparents die,” “What do Sawyer, Jack, and Kate do in their island leisure time,” and “Did Dr. Grey have lipo-suction?”
This is definitely a good example of interactive media and Web 2.0. Suddenly, everyone has a venue to express his/her own opinion. Creativity flourishes due to anonymity. Suddenly there is a “Trekie” for every form of literature and media.
I found it very interesting that people would actually spend the time to document their fantasies about their favorite fictional and TV characters. Although I have sometimes considered myself to be an inspirational writer, personally, I do not think that I would ever have the incentive to participate in blogging about fictional characters. However, this form of media has truly offered a local for young writers to be creative.
Here is the link to this article:
http://online.wsj.com/public/article/SB115836001321164886.html?mod=technorati
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