Andrew and Tony: You have an interesting discussion going. I hope it can branch out beyond literature.
Micropublishing on the web can include any content that can be saved to a computer file. One toolmaker (Wave) lists possibilities this broad: "poetry, short stories, novels (by the book or the chapter), computer game hints & cheats, digital audio, digital video, sheet music, games, software, how-to manuals, golf tips, management strategies, research reports, business plans, spreadsheet templates, legal forms, presentation templates, prize-winning recipes, coloring-book pages, tips for first-time parents, photography, artwork, specialized clip art, newsletters, articles, cartoons, jokes, comic strips, comedy routines, plays, musicals, house plans, landscape plans, do-it-yourself project plans, time-saving tips, bulletin-board layouts, exercise programs, training schedules, fonts, screensavers."
A person who can create valuable digital content never has to commute again. |