However, I do agree about potential, though I still suspect that a lot of mainstream publishers don’t quite believe that ‘real writing’ is to be found online. When an indie writer wins the Booker, then maybe there’ll be a change of mind … (But don’t hold your breath.)

I think you are missing my point!

It’s not that the story is great or that it is without merit, I like that it is a decent story, packaged with an engaging platform and using some nice techniques.

Its not the best nor the worst writing but the overall effect is strong. Does that mean that I’ll not read good fiction online? NO, better fiction is around as you well know and easily read online.

I like what they have done because it shows that there is potential to use the tools of the web to weave stories. I suspect that the skill in doing that will improve rapidly.

Eoin

I cordially beg to disagree – unless you’re being sarcastic with ‘well-matched’! It’s precisely this image of online writing that I’m struggling against. Why shouldn’t the very best find work its home on the net, not just the not-good-enough, or barely-good-enough?

Lee

I noticed that alright and was going to write some more on it soon!

Lee,
The story had it’s problems I can accept but given the form I thought it was well matched!

Eoin

There’s a lot more to it than meets the eye. If you pay attention while you’re traversing the map, some additional “clues” are displayed which set off a whole other hunt of sorts (making it more of an ARG). This ARG aspect blends very well into the plot itself and already has people scurrying around St. Pancras station looking for answers- although it really helps if you’re living in London!

Bob