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she/her english major video game enjoyer

[tjrake14]

What am I most proud of with my writing process?

The thing I am most proud of with my writing process is the way I explain things mainly because I feel I do so in a way that allows the audience to really gather what I am trying to say. A lot of time I’ll go into a lot of detail on points that I really want to be clear and I think it helps the audience I write for.

[aubreyontheweb]

This is something I am hoping to get better at in my future writing. I just assume the points I am making should also make sense to the audience. I am used to the sound of my own writing that I assume that my points make sense to others like they make sense to me. This is one of the hardest things I've had to learn about writing, so I'm glad that you feel it's one of your strongest suits!

[nmweller]

Original Content Writing #15

Peer Review Request #2

I was wondering how you guys are laying out your document. Are you using bullet points to list key points? How are you showing examples for the questions? images, text, etc?

[aubreyontheweb]

I am choosing to format the project as a presentation rather than a written-out document. This will allow me to give each question its own designated space where I can explain the answer in detail. This will also allow me to insert pictures of the examples if I choose to do so (I'm still undecided if I want to or not.) As for writing down the actual information, I will probably keep my explanations of examples as bullets points just to keep it shorter, but will explain any extra information in complete sentences.

[aubreyontheweb]

Original Content #3

What are you the most proud of with your writing process?

At this point in the semester, I find it difficult not only to remember every assignment throughout the past 15 weeks, but also find the motivation to recount my learning and complete all my assignments for every class adequately and on-time while working 25 hours a week and fulfilling my duties to my various clubs and extracurricular activities (including musical performances that count as final grades.) I am proud of the perseverance I have to make it through this course and the writing process for this assignment. Working slowly throughout the week leading up to and including finals week allows me to pace myself with my work, make sure I don't rush on certain points to simply turn it in, and allow myself to fully think through the prompts and defend my points.

[aubreyontheweb]

Original Content #2

What do you like most about your essay?

The layout and design of my assignment is my favorite part. Instead of a paper I am outlining my interview answers on a presentation, which will reference my examples and ideas from the textbook to support my own personal opinions. The design is simple and pretty, but also serves to draw in the audience (interviewer) and establish thoughtfulness and care as a "potential employee" of the company. I like to turn in assignments that look cohesive and have a theme throughout, and this project follows that scheme while still remaining simple and easy to read.

[aubreyontheweb]

Original Content #1

Where will you adjust your essay to strengthen your point?

I will definitely have to adjust my essay to include concrete examples from the class. Connecting to class assignments and topics from the textbook are a major part of the assignment, so I will have to alter my initial thoughts and answers to the questions. Describing my own feelings and thoughts about my learning should be paired with evidence of my work from class. I also am planning on having a different example for each prompt with no repeats in examples. Overall, I will have to push past my initial responses and dig deeper in order to adjust my essay and strengthen my overall point and takeaways for the class.

[aubreyontheweb]

Thursday Check-In

What assignment questions do you have that will help you complete the assignment successfully? @npfannen

Do we need to include any images or picture examples in this assignment? Or are we simply describing what we did? The rubric doesn't say anything about including images, but I want to make sure I don't lose points. I also feel like some of my responses might be similar (adapting writing to web spaces vs. using web spaces in a professional way by yield similar answers or assignment examples.) How can I avoid this to receive an accurate grade?

[anyaditzler]

Original Post #3 Week 14

Within my design project, I included information on how to craft a good response to an angry fan comment. I chose 4 words that could be the criteria for creating a good response. Are they clear and are the descriptions of them easy to understand?

[aubreyontheweb]

I think these are all important factors when crafting a response for audiences. I especially enjoy the "Information" and "Active" sections because these are the things I found to be important in my own project. The initial post from TV Movie Studio Co. that I crafted in my project was vague, and I chose to highlight that in the angry fan responses. Also, this presentation is so pretty!

[allypeach123]

Shows That Have Been Canceled!

Buckle up because this is a long one but it's worth it. This brought two shows to mind. One show was The Owl House on Disney Plus and the second was Julie and The Phantoms on Netflix.

If you are familiar with shows such as Gravity Falls then you are already familiar with some of the people on The Owl House. I will try to keep the description of the show short as I could go on FOREVER about this show and it is one of my current top favorites (possibly favorite). In brief, it is about a girl Luz Noceda who doesn't quite fit in. One day she accidentally stumbles across a demon realm where she meets Eda The Owl Lady and decides to live out her dream of becoming a witch just like Azura in her favorite books "The Good Witch Azura". However, being a human this proves to be a lot harder than she thought. The show follows her adventures through the Demon Realm unfolding a much darker story as the show continues. If you haven't watched it, I 10000% recommend it. Sadly, as this show was about to reach it's third season Disney decided it was not going to continue it... but was generous enough to give it a final three episodes. FANS WERE OUTRAGED! There were so many theories as to why it was canceled and I am not even completely sure which are true. Some of these theories included having a queer relationship and LGBTQ+ representation, others theorized that because the show came out around the time of COVID it was a budget thing (which doesn't make complete sense because Disney is HUGE). The main thing people had to go on was Disney's claims that the show no longer "fit their brand". I will admit as disappointing as this was the ending was beautiful. The writers did a beautiful job of making us cry and laugh as they tied up the story while integrating plot points in small ways that were supposed to be full episodes. One thing I will forever be upset that the story was robbed of however, is a Hooty back story. Hooty was this owl...? Demon? Thing? Yes? that was the owl house itself and lived in the door. He was a disturbing but also really funny character and just looking at him raises so many questions.

Another show that came to mind was Julie and The Phantoms. This show was on Netflix and was directed by Kenny Ortega (director of High School Musical, Descendants, and a lot more). This show is a very different concept and hard to explain without watching the show. It followed a girl Julie who recently lost her mom. She loved music but it hurt too much to play as her mom also had loved music. Until one day she finally decides to go into the garage space her mom used to play in and plays for the first time since she passed away. Little did she know she was not alone. She discovers a band of three boys living in her garage? Except they're not exactly alive. They had passed away young due to a street hot dog incident. The show follows Julie and the band as they discover that only Julie can always see them but for some unknown reason when they perform together they are visible to everyone. The show ends on a massive cliffhanger with some trouble from a ghost antagonist who wants the band to perform for him forever. Although there is hope!! There is rumors and hints from the cast that the show may continue and be picked up by another company! The reasons for canceling this show are even more unknown than The Owl House. The show continues to be fairly popular, was directed by one of the most beloved directors of my generation, and has a sound track that will get stuck in your head for days! But, it may also just be Netflix living up to it's reputation of nixing shows before they really even have a chance to become something but who knows.

[aubreyontheweb]

I'm curious what your personal thoughts were on the cancellation of these shows. Did you reflect the feelings of other fans in the community, such as outrage for The Owl House? I'm sure you were disappointed because it is one of your favorites, but did you feel pacified by the final three episodes or were just left feeling abandoned by the producers? (Also The Owl House sounds so cute. I am getting so many show recommendations from everyone's posts!)

[mgfuentes25]

Design Project Content 2

Above is the first page to my Design Project Part 2. Inversely to my previous post, I was wondering if this page has too much blank space. I feel mostly comfortable with the page's overall layout, but someone else may see a way to make the page more engaging.

[aubreyontheweb]

I actually think this page has the perfect amount of negative space. The thick black heading bars break up the space very well and add to readability and reader engagement. I also think your analysis of the audience it spot-on while still being brief.

[nmweller]

Original Content Writing #14 2/2

Share an example of your favorite television show or movie - how does that show/movie help you work through this project and understand angry fandom?

My favorite show of all time is a show called "Chuck" the premise behind it is, there is this computer geek called Chuck he opens up an email that has been encoded with government secrets, this triggers a massive download straight to his brain. The CIA is tasked to protect Chuck and use all of the data to gather intel.

I love the comedy and the action the show provides, along with the romance aspect to it. It's a very well rounded show that I feel anyone can get into. The "Chuck" fandom is very strong and are still pleading to the actor of Chuck, Zachary Levi for a "Chuck" Movie. The actor later confirmed that a "Chuck" Movie is happening. This goes to show you how important a fandom is and made me understand people's love for the show.

[aubreyontheweb]

That's awesome that fans were able to speak their minds about an aspect of the show and were listened to about it! I'm sure fans were happy that they were heard by the show executives and lead actors. I'll admit I've never heard of this show but it honestly sounds like it would be very funny (and I love Zachary Levi) so I might end up watching it. I think a movie adaptation would also do a lot to increase it's popularity.

[oliviaheilemann]

Original Content Writing #3

Explain the appeal of long podcasts (20+ minutes), why do audiences listen? How do the creators make choices to engage the audience? 

Podcasts are a form of media that is growing at a rapid pace, so it is no surprise that there is a large amount of topics you can find in podcasts. I think the appeal of long podcasts makes sense because a lot of people listen to them while getting ready for the day or commuting to work. It makes the listener feel less alone like they are talking to someone. I personally love to listen to “And That’s Why We Drink.” It is a paranormal and true crime podcast hosted by friends Em and Christine, and it typically spans about 1.5-2 hours which is the time it takes for me to drive from my home in Maryland to school. Obviously this is not a daily commute, but it is nice to listen to when I am visiting my family and am alone in the car because it feels like I am on the phone with friends.

@npfannen

[aubreyontheweb]

I absolutely am the same way. Typically I listen to podcasts when I'm doing repetitive tasks at work, driving to and from my parent's house to Millersville, or just to put on in the background while I'm showering or doing homework. I like that sometimes with podcasts I can space out or stop listening, but with the longer-form content, I find that I don't miss as much crucial information when I zone out.

[margotangerine]

Original #3

what did you learn about content strategy that you want to highlight in your How to Write Guide.

This is probably different for everyone but I felt the biggest take away for me personally, is the connection to the audience. I know you cannot actually strategize connection. It has to be genuine. I just feel that the reason most of the audience is following is specifically for that content creator and who they are, how they talk, the way they smile or dress or laugh. So I highlighted a bit on genuine connection in my HTWG.

[aubreyontheweb]

I noticed this in my project too. You can highlight many factors on why audiences watch their favorite creators, but for the most part, audience retention has a lot to do with the creator's personality. I follow the creators I do because they make me laugh, think, or learn something through their analysis of topics or takes on current issues. Of course, I have to enjoy what they talk about, but I find if it's a creator I already know I like, I am more willing to watch videos they created outside my usual content consumption.

[aubreyontheweb]

Original Content #3

Share a section of your Design Project content. What is the work of this sample? How can we help you revise?

I still need to add in profile pictures for this TV Studio Response, but I wanted some help editing/clarifying this section of my project. I wanted to create a TV Studio response post that "addressed" the issues fans brought up in their angry reactions. I picked some key points that fans would be upset about and tried to explain them in a PR style. If anyone has any recommendations on how to make this section sound more formal and like a public relations statement, I would greatly appreciate it!

[aubreyontheweb]

Original Content #2

Share an example of your favorite TV show or movie - how does that show/movie help you work through this project and understand an angry fandom?

One of my favorite shows, Family Guy, is no stranger to criticism (as it sometimes deserves.) Fans complain constantly about the show's quality declining, the cut-away gags being too political or focused on insulting celebrities, or the show shying away from the offensive or "edgy humor" of the early seasons. I actually was able to find a lot of insight on this project from Reddit, looking at how fans react and respond to changes in TV shows. Looking up Family Guy, I can see that a majority of fans are unhappy with the declining quality of the show. The show writer and star, Seth McFarlane, has stepped away from the show multiple times and even called for its cancellation during the end of several seasons, but its popularity led it to be continued by the executives. Sometimes a show cancellation (or lack thereof) is not solely up to the writer or creator. If the show continues to make more money than it costs to produce, it will continue to run and bring in revenue for the network. If the show makes less money than it costs to produce, then it has a higher likelihood of getting cancelled.

[aubreyontheweb]

Original Content #1

Share an example of your experience as a fan of a show that was cancelled.

I distinctly remember from my childhood crying when Victorious got cancelled in the middle of its season. It was one of my favorite shows, so I was upset when new episodes wouldn't be coming out anymore and reruns of the show would be sparse on the channels that came with my family's cable plan. Things are much different now in the streaming age - I can now watch the show any time I want. But at the time, I felt like one of my favorite shows was being ripped away from me. I was hurt and confused that the characters wouldn't get to have a graduation episode or a final, complete send-off. I was also a huge iCarly fan, and comparing the two shows it was clear that iCarly got a proper media send-off while Victorious was simply cancelled without warning. I also remember buying into the theories on why the show was cancelled. The star of the show, Victoria Justice, got blamed a lot for the show's termination. She was scheduled for a headline tour soon after the show ended and received backlash for wanting to continue her solo career (Ariana Grande had posted a now-deleted tweet that insinuated this as well.) However, the show ended because the network executives wanted it to. They wanted to focus on new shows rather than continuing an older one whose audience had begun to grow out of it. At the time, though, it was easier for fans to blame a cast member they could see on air rather than the executives they couldn't. This might be a good idea for anyone who still needs more angry posts from fans. Pulling in an actor that fans can be angry at is an accurate reaction to a show being cancelled.

[aubreyontheweb]

Thursday Check-In

I just have a few observations/questions for the Web Writing Pivot Guide due this week. I received feedback that asked for specifics on how the "intern" would find the angry fan posts. I already have a "trending" hashtag about my show's cancellation that the intern could look through to find fan engagement, but it was not a hashtag created by the TV Studio - rather, the fans created the hashtag in reaction to the show cancellation. I feel like an intern would, with guidance, be expected to search through hashtags like this from fans to find the posts, but I would like suggestions on other ways they might be able to find angry fan posts. On Instagram I know hashtags are extremely important, but a lot of my fan posts come from stories too, which have a shorter lifespan on Instagram and especially in terms of hashtags. @npfannen

[aubreyontheweb]

OG Content #3

Explain the appeal of long podcasts (20+ minutes), why do audiences listen? How do creators make choices to engage the audience?

All the podcasts I watch are normally around an hour long, so I definitely feel qualified to discuss this topic. I mostly listen to longer podcasts as background noise when I'm driving, working, or participating in my hobbies. I seek out this content when I need a break from music or TV. Audiences likely listen to learn more about creators they like or about societal concepts. Many of the creators I listen to cover many different topics within one podcast. Sometimes an episode will focus on one big idea because it requires the full amount of time, but mostly they focus on smaller topics that can be hashed out in about 20 minutes or so. Creators use these different topics to draw in and retain their audience throughout the whole podcast. Normally, they title the podcast with something that draws the reader in, and then position that topic last within the script. This keeps viewers listening until the end because that's why they clicked on the video initially. They also use humor to interject in between the information, giving themselves personality within the audio sphere only. This also helps to keep their audience engaged and entertained.