Chatting about Chapbook: Exploring Twine Building through the Chapbook Format
Submission Type
Workshop
Start Date/Time (EDT)
20-7-2024 2:15 PM
End Date/Time (EDT)
20-7-2024 3:15 PM
Location
Hypertexts & Fictions
Abstract
Chatting about Chapbook: Exploring Twine Building through the Chapbook Format
Twine is a well-known tool for creating and engaging in digital storytelling spaces, games, and electronic literature. Designers and developers have pushed the boundaries of Twine through the integration of digital media to complement the textual rhetoric of Twine. Twine is not only a destination but also a tool for embarking on the journey of creating interactive works (Salter and Moulthrop). The default Harlowe format is most often used by creators to develop thought-provoking and fun projects. However, the Chapbook format, a newer format, has seen increased interest yet has produced little research thus far. The Chapbook format requires minimal coding but offers vast possibilities for engaging in nonlinear storytelling. A feature of the format is its visual similarities to a blank page. Chapbook’s aesthetic layout lends itself to traditional print media in digital spaces while providing those new to Twine with a format that is easy to use and easily expandable.
An affordance of Chapbook is the built-in features that help users create dynamic works without extensive knowledge of code. The purpose of the workshop is to introduce those unfamiliar with the Chapbook format to its features, including code, CSS, and the integration of media. The proposed workshop would last 30-45 minutes and explore the Chapbook format, including a short introduction to the format, followed by a brief demonstration integrating several features like Passage Links, Embedded Images, and Dropdown Menu into narrative Twines. Additionally, the workshop will provide source material to learn more about the format and conclude with a brief Q&A.
Salter, Anastasia, and Stuart Moulthrop. Twining: Critical and Creative Approaches to Hypertext Narratives. Amherst College, 2021, www.fulcrum.org/concern/monographs/ms35tb924?locale=en. Accessed 20 May 2023.
Recommended Citation
Finch, Ricky, "Chatting about Chapbook: Exploring Twine Building through the Chapbook Format" (2024). ELO (un)linked 2024. 25.
https://stars.library.ucf.edu/elo2024/hypertextsandfictions/schedule/25
Chatting about Chapbook: Exploring Twine Building through the Chapbook Format
Hypertexts & Fictions
Chatting about Chapbook: Exploring Twine Building through the Chapbook Format
Twine is a well-known tool for creating and engaging in digital storytelling spaces, games, and electronic literature. Designers and developers have pushed the boundaries of Twine through the integration of digital media to complement the textual rhetoric of Twine. Twine is not only a destination but also a tool for embarking on the journey of creating interactive works (Salter and Moulthrop). The default Harlowe format is most often used by creators to develop thought-provoking and fun projects. However, the Chapbook format, a newer format, has seen increased interest yet has produced little research thus far. The Chapbook format requires minimal coding but offers vast possibilities for engaging in nonlinear storytelling. A feature of the format is its visual similarities to a blank page. Chapbook’s aesthetic layout lends itself to traditional print media in digital spaces while providing those new to Twine with a format that is easy to use and easily expandable.
An affordance of Chapbook is the built-in features that help users create dynamic works without extensive knowledge of code. The purpose of the workshop is to introduce those unfamiliar with the Chapbook format to its features, including code, CSS, and the integration of media. The proposed workshop would last 30-45 minutes and explore the Chapbook format, including a short introduction to the format, followed by a brief demonstration integrating several features like Passage Links, Embedded Images, and Dropdown Menu into narrative Twines. Additionally, the workshop will provide source material to learn more about the format and conclude with a brief Q&A.
Salter, Anastasia, and Stuart Moulthrop. Twining: Critical and Creative Approaches to Hypertext Narratives. Amherst College, 2021, www.fulcrum.org/concern/monographs/ms35tb924?locale=en. Accessed 20 May 2023.
Bio
Ricky Finch is a 2nd-year PhD student in the Text and Technology program at UCF. As a Twine enthusiast, he discovers interesting ways to engage with storytelling through text and code.