...because there's no profit, amirite? ><
People of ResetEra! Let's talk literature - poems, fiction, essays, hybrids, uncategorized blends, weird textual moments, weird nontextual narratives... basically whatever we can fit that we want to recommend. With the wealth of digital journals and the hybrid forms unique to the online realm, it's never hard to find something to read. It's just that wading through the sea of writing can be difficult. Journals come and go, new forms rise, links disappear, moments pass, and there's never enough time to do it all, so let's launch a collective effort to create a repository of great things recommended by at least one person.
What's This Thread For?
Anything. If it's got a narrative or beautiful language or an interesting message and it's some sort of literature, put it here. Limitations aren't great for literature, so let's even talk about interactive fiction or ARGs or whatever, but let's do try to limit to thinks we can link for consumption. Literary fiction, poetry, fantasy, sci fi, humor, deeply personal essays... do it.
Some things may need their own thread, though, like fan fiction. That isn't to say we can't talk about fan fiction, but those are often specialized discussions. I hope someone starts that thread! Books, too, don't quite fit the parameters of the thread, though if they come up in conversation, great.
The Nuts and Bolts
Don't post entire works here. Let's model after news and article threads and post explanations or excerpts. Don't forget links!
Include attribution. Some unusual forms and items may not have clear paths to attribution, or you may be identifying whole projects. Use your best judgment but give credit when and where possible, always.
Give s some info. Sure, some things defy explanation, but not everyone likes litfic or sonnets or sci fi (though we should all experiment and read new things, obviously). Tell us what you're sharing.
Tell us about paywalled sites, but don't go around them. If you know a lit journal or other platform that has great material but a paywall, just tell us about it and why or how you think it might be worth the money. Writers make little enough as it is. Let's not infringe on their possible funding sources.
Limit self promotion. We have writing communities where sharing work is more welcome. If something you've put into the world comes up in discussion, great! But let's put the primary spotlight on things we might not all find otherwise.
Tag NSFW items. Give your reader an idea of what to expect. One of the first stories I'm going to share is an amazing piece about, well, fucking. Literally lots of fucking. The writing, though, is amazing. Just warn the reader!
When in doubt, share it. Let's not get bogged down in rules. These are guidelines. Let's share some dang literature.
I'll start with a few recommendations in the first post. I'm excited to see what you've got!
People of ResetEra! Let's talk literature - poems, fiction, essays, hybrids, uncategorized blends, weird textual moments, weird nontextual narratives... basically whatever we can fit that we want to recommend. With the wealth of digital journals and the hybrid forms unique to the online realm, it's never hard to find something to read. It's just that wading through the sea of writing can be difficult. Journals come and go, new forms rise, links disappear, moments pass, and there's never enough time to do it all, so let's launch a collective effort to create a repository of great things recommended by at least one person.
What's This Thread For?
Anything. If it's got a narrative or beautiful language or an interesting message and it's some sort of literature, put it here. Limitations aren't great for literature, so let's even talk about interactive fiction or ARGs or whatever, but let's do try to limit to thinks we can link for consumption. Literary fiction, poetry, fantasy, sci fi, humor, deeply personal essays... do it.
Some things may need their own thread, though, like fan fiction. That isn't to say we can't talk about fan fiction, but those are often specialized discussions. I hope someone starts that thread! Books, too, don't quite fit the parameters of the thread, though if they come up in conversation, great.
The Nuts and Bolts
Don't post entire works here. Let's model after news and article threads and post explanations or excerpts. Don't forget links!
Include attribution. Some unusual forms and items may not have clear paths to attribution, or you may be identifying whole projects. Use your best judgment but give credit when and where possible, always.
Give s some info. Sure, some things defy explanation, but not everyone likes litfic or sonnets or sci fi (though we should all experiment and read new things, obviously). Tell us what you're sharing.
Tell us about paywalled sites, but don't go around them. If you know a lit journal or other platform that has great material but a paywall, just tell us about it and why or how you think it might be worth the money. Writers make little enough as it is. Let's not infringe on their possible funding sources.
Limit self promotion. We have writing communities where sharing work is more welcome. If something you've put into the world comes up in discussion, great! But let's put the primary spotlight on things we might not all find otherwise.
Tag NSFW items. Give your reader an idea of what to expect. One of the first stories I'm going to share is an amazing piece about, well, fucking. Literally lots of fucking. The writing, though, is amazing. Just warn the reader!
When in doubt, share it. Let's not get bogged down in rules. These are guidelines. Let's share some dang literature.
I'll start with a few recommendations in the first post. I'm excited to see what you've got!
