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Good writing is like good design is like good art
As a connoisseur of good writing (if I may), I agree with Shelley Jackson’s statements regarding writing in the “Write Mutt” section of her essay, “Stitch Bitch.” I love writers with long, discursive sentences (David Foster Wallace essays, his buddy … Continue reading
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Only a Few Can Master the Talent of Non-Linear Writing: Shelley Jackson’s “Stitch Bitch” is a not one of them
Shelley Jackson makes an interesting point describing a new way of writing. Today’s society is use to linear writing, having a beginning and end and support thoughts in between. Since grade school, students are taught how to write a five … Continue reading
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If You Hit A Man In Time His Wounds Will Heal
“If you hit a man, in time his wounds will heal. If you steal from a man, you can replace what you steal. And always cross in the green, never in between. Because the honorable Elijah Muhammed Ali floats like a butterfly … Continue reading
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I think it should be noted that I clicked away from Stich Bitch like 76 times while reading it
Yes, I completely ripped off the title from Jake (thanks Jake) but unlike him, I clicked away 76 times, not 75. I will admit that when it comes to stories, or literature in general, like these, I just.don’t.get.it. I mean, … Continue reading
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I think it should be noted that I clicked away from Stich Bitch like 75 times while reading it
Soo non-linear to the point that I had to take roughly 10,000 breaks during it. Point proven, Shelly Jackson. But on the real, this was a joy to read. Obviously the term “hypertext” has strong connotations in our current new … Continue reading
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The non-linear tango (aka I’m so dizzy I just fell down)
Although I can appreciate what Shelley Jackson is trying to express, I am satisfied with linear writing. The art of using superfluous adjectives, nouns, and verbs strung together on the fringe of the legible and understandable seems unnecessary. Perhaps my … Continue reading
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I Asked Bayan to Ask Iris For a Title for my Blog Post. Is this the meaning of Non-linear?
Ok, I get it, whatever. Shelley Jackson wants to be the master of her own madness, breaking down boundaries and fervently endorsing ambiguity and freedom of interpretation. Cool. However, I am a bit confused how this can be incorporated into … Continue reading
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Stitch Bitch is a Postmodern Literary Masterpiece
“Stitch Bitch” is a Postmodern literary masterpieces. Too bad I’m not a fan of Postmodernism. Continue reading
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WTF bro?
Even though we’re talking about a female here, this thought is what crossed my mind when I first started reading this chapter. She was all over the place and had me squinting at the computer more times than not. After … Continue reading