The term electronic literature refers to works with important literary aspects that take advantage of the capabilities and contexts provided by the stand-alone or networked computer. According to the [http://www.eliterature.org The Electronic Literature Organization], there are several forms of electronic literature:
hypertext fiction and hypertext poetry, on and off the Web
Works of fiction published solely or initially on the Web
Kinetic poetry presented in Flash and using other platforms
Computer art installations which ask viewers to read them or otherwise have literary aspects
Conversational characters, also known as chatterbots
Interactive fiction
Novels that take the form of emails, SMS messages, or blogs
Poems and stories that are generated by computers, either interactively or based on parameters given at the beginning
Collaborative writing projects that allow readers to contribute to the text of a work
Literary performances online that develop new ways of writing
=See Also=
*Jay David Bolter
*J.Yellowlees Douglas
*N. Katherine Hayles
*Shelley Jackson
*Michael Joyce
*George Landow
*Stuart Moulthrop