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Hypertexts often combine many modes of media, such as text, images, audio, and interactive game-like features. Now, are you looking for textual resources, visual resources, or are you interested in game-making? [[Give me creative writing resources]] [[Give me resources for visuals]] [[Give me resources for audio]] [[Give me game-making resources]] [[Give me a random resource]]

What kind of creative writing are you interested in? [[Poetry]] [[For the stage]] [[For the screen]] [[Microfiction/Short Stories/Prose]]

What kind of visuals are you interested in? [[Paintings + Illustration]] [[Maps]] [[Memes]] [[Slideshows/Infographics]] [[3D Modelling]] [[Comics + Props]]

So, you're interested in text for the stage! Here are some resources relating to that genre: <a href="https://www.playscripts.com/">[Playscripts]</a> - Scripts available for different levels of performance <a href="https://www.dramanotebook.com">[Drama Notebook]</a> - Free playtexts and resources for drama classes. <a href="https://www.dramaonlinelibrary.com/home">[Drama Online]</a> - A database of playtexts, criticism on theatre, photos and filmed performances of various. Available through most Universities. <a href="https://www.opensourceshakespeare.org/">[Open Source Shakespeare]</a> - A searchable site that can filter through all of the Bard's words, allowing you to search by specific keywords. Also contains the entire folio in one place for free. <a href="https://nac-cna.ca/en/video/list/recorded-performances">[Canada Performs]</a> - Originally created to help artist produce work through the COVID-19 pandemic + still hosts recordings and occasional livestreams of lectures and musical/theatrical performances.

So, you're interested in text for the screen! Here are some resources relating to such genres: (text-style:"underline")[Screenwriting] <a href="https://www.celtx.com">[Celtx]</a> - Screenwriting software <a href="https://www.studiobinder.com/">[StudioBinder]</a> - Screenwriting software <a href="https://www.nycmidnight.com/howtowriteascreenplay">[NYC Midnight]</a> - Resources on how to write a screenplay + annual screenwriting challenge/contest. Also has a collection of winning screenplays from their annual contests. (text-style:"underline")[Film Viewing] <a href="https://www.nfb.ca/ ">[National Film Board]</a> - Digital catalogue of films hosted by the Canada's National Film Board. <a href="https://www.hoopladigital.com/browse/movie">[Hoopla]</a> - A library-backed database of thousands of electronic texts, films and music. Accessible for free with most library cards, including Vancouver Public Library. (text-style:"underline")[Analysis] <a href="https://tvtropes.org/">[TV Tropes]</a> - Website compiling common tropes across TV history and pop culture, including advertising, animation, internet media, video games, film, art, audio, animation, comedy, print media, theatre, and more. Also hosts reviews of film and television, as well as forums. <a href="https://www.researchgate.net">[ResearchGate]</a> - An article-sharing platform for academics to share their articles and research for free.

So, you're interested in some shorter prose! Here are some resources relating to that genre: (text-style:"underline")[Writing] <a href="https://www.3daynovel.com">[3-Day Novel]</a> - Vancouver-originated challenge to write a novel in 3 days. Has a "Survival Guide" on writing a first draft of a novel quickly, and hosts copies of winning 3 day novels. <a href="https://www.nycmidnight.com">[NYC Midnight]</a> - Resources on how to write microfiction/flash fiction + several annual microfiction/short story writing challenges/contests. Also has a collection of winning stories from their annual contests. <a href="https://www.futureme.org /">[FutureMe]</a> - A website that provides you with the ability to send your future self emails. Now hosts public letters as well and can give you writing prompts for inspiration. (text-style:"underline")[Reading] <a href="https://www.libraryofshortstories.com/stories">[Library of Short Stories]</a> - Exactly what it sounds like. <a href="https://publicdomainreview.org">[The Public Domain Review]</a> - A database of old articles, books, images and the like that are all 100% free to use, due to their expiration from the public domain. <a href="https://theanarchistlibrary.org/special/index">[The Anarchist Library]</a> - A filesharing site for thousands of short stories, manifestos and essays uploaded by the general public, including access to historically or geographically restricted texts. <a href="https://www.hoopladigital.com/home">[Hoopla]</a> - A library-backed database of thousands of electronic texts, films and music. Accessible for free with most library cards, including Vancouver Public Library. <a href="https://scp-wiki.wikidot.com">[SCP Foundation]</a> - A collaborative writing site in the form of a fictional wikipedia / compendium of monsters and other tales. (text-style:"underline")[Analysis] <a href="https://www.researchgate.net">[ResearchGate]</a> - An article-sharing platform for academics to share their articles and research for free. <a href="https://www.service95.com/tag/book-club">[Service95 Book Club]</a> - A digital book club hosted by pop icon Dua Lipa, who hosts author interviews, comments on featured books, and provides articles surrounding her monthly reads.

So, you're interested in working with maps! Here are some resources related to that: (text-style:"underline")[Making Maps] <a href="https://www.google.com/maps/d">[Google MyMaps]</a> - An online application that allows users to use Google Maps software to mark their own points on maps, and add descriptions, images, and tags. <a href="https://gpx.studio">[GPX Studio]</a> - An online application that allows users to stitch together GPS files from sites like Strava and add comments, pictures, and edit your breadcrumb files in order to create new maps and trails. <a href="https://genially.com/create/interactive-maps/">[Genially]</a> - Free interactive map maker, along with abilities for making other texts/images/multimodal pieces interactive. <a href="https://roll20.net">[Roll 20]</a> - Multiplayer virtual game-making and hosting, allowing for complex character creation, dice rolling, video sharing and digital maps. (text-style:"underline")[Map Viewing/Inspiration] <a href="https://prezi.com">[Prezi]</a> - A variation on a powerpoint model that uses zoom-in movements that can be used to highlight sections of a larger image. Good for examining smaller ares of infographics, maps, or charts. <a href="https://usefulcharts.com">[UsefulCharts]</a> - A Vancouver-local company with educational videos, maps, and charts for sale and for free. <a href="https://native-land.ca">[Native Land]</a> - A living-document maps, informed by the contributions of Indigenous communities, Indigenous knowledge holders and their stories. Does not claim to represent official or legal boundaries and encourages users to connect directly with Indigenous nations to learn more about their territories and histories.

So, you're interested in paintings and illustration! Here are some resources related to that: (text-style:"underline")[Paintings] <a href="https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search?showOnly=openAccess">[The Met Collection]</a> - Hosted by the Metropolitan Museum of New York, this website hosts images and info of 492,000 artifacts and artworks that are available for free use. <a href="https://artsandculture.google.com">[Google Arts and Culture]</a> - A digital collection of art across hundreds of artists, cultures, time periods, and artistic movements. Provides artist bios and cultural contexts for the works. No Google account required. <a href="https://www.nga.gov">[The National Gallery of Art]</a> - American national digital collection of art across hundreds of artists, cultures, time periods, and artistic movements. Provides artist bios and cultural contexts for the works. Includes more than 60,000 Images that are avalible for download. (text-style:"underline")[Illustration] <a href="https://public.work/">[Public Work on Cosmos]</a> - A database of free-to-use images of various kinds, all 100% free due to their expiry from the public domain. <a href="https://www.oldbookillustrations.com/">[Old Book Illustrations]</a> - A database of illustrations from old books, all 100% free due to their expiry from the public domain. <a href="https://www.irasutoya.com/">[Irasutoya Clip Art]</a> - Japanese website that provides thousands of free, human-drawn cartoon-style images and characters. Great for powerpoints.

So, you're interested in game-making! Here are some resources for making games: (text-style:"underline")[Applications] <a href="https://scratch.mit.edu">[Scratch]</a> - 2D game-making for beginners (more geared towards kids) <a href="https://www.construct.net/en">[Construct 3]</a> - 2D game-making for beginners (more geared towards adults) <a href="https://unity.com">[Unity]</a> - 3D game-making engine <a href="https://twinery.org/">[Twine]</a> - Hypertext game-making (the application this toolbox was made with!) <a href="https://www.inklestudios.com/ink">[Inkle]</a> - A narrative scripting language for games (text-style:"underline")[Online Platforms] <a href="https://www.bitsy.org">[Bitsy]</a> - Simple 8-Bit narrative + walkaround browser game-making <a href="https://roll20.net">[Roll 20]</a> - Multiplayer virtual game-making and hosting, allowing for complex character creation, dice rolling, video sharing and digital maps <a href="https://genially.com/create/escape-room/">[Genially]</a> - Online escape room designing, along with making other texts/images/multimodal pieces interactive (text-style:"underline")[Databases] <a href="https://arcade.makecode.com">[Microsoft MakeCode Arcade]</a> - Database of digital games and tutorials on how they were built <a href="http://itch.io">[Itch.io]</a> - Marketplace for roleplaying/text-based/video games that hosts frequent gamejams and game design contests

(set:$number to (random:1,4)) (if:$number is 1)[Your random resource awaits: [[The Minecraft Uncensored Library]] ] (if:$number is 2)[Your random resource awaits: [[Scattergories Online]] ] (if:$number is 3)[Your random resource awaits: [[Scrivener]] ] (if:$number is 4)[Your random resource awaits: [[RemovePaywall.com]]]

So, you're interested in working with memes! Here are some resources related to that: <a href="https://imgflip.com/">[Meme Maker]</a> - Allows users to construct their own memes based on thousands of pre-made templates. <a href="https://knowyourmeme.com/">[Know Your Meme]</a> - A wiki useful for deciphering and understanding the orgins of certain memes and trends online.

So, you're interested in working with 3D Modelling! Here are some resources related to that: <a href="https://www.tinkercad.com/">[Tinkercad]</a> - A web-based program for 3d modeling, modeling circuitry and basic coding. Comes with many tutorials and activities for classrooms. <a href="https://www.realityscan.com/en-US">[RealityScan]</a> - A free application (requires log in) that allows users to create 3D scans/models of objects with a cellphone camera.

So, you're interested in working with slideshows and infographics! Here are some resources related to that: <a href="https://www.canva.com">[Canva]</a> - A free and online platform with a massive template database for all things digital design, from posters to interactive slideshows. Pro version available. <a href="https://prezi.com">[Prezi]</a> - A variation on a powerpoint model that uses zoom-in movements that can be used to highlight sections of a larger image. Good for examining smaller ares of infographics, maps, or charts. <a href="https://genially.com">[Genially]</a> - Online software for making interactive presentations, inforgraphics, and other texts/images/multimodal pieces. <a href="https://www.freefaces.gallery">[Free Faces]</a> - A library of free typefaces and fonts for graphic design in programs like Canva and Photoshop. <a href="https://usefulcharts.com">[UsefulCharts]</a> - A Vancouver-local company with educational videos, maps, and charts for sale and for free.

So, you're interested in some poetry! Here are some resources relating to that genre: (text-style:"underline")[Reading + Writing Poetry] <a href="https://www.rhymezone.com">[RhymeZone]</a> - Rhyming dictionary and thesaurus. <a href="https://poetryinvoice.ca/write">[Poetry In Voice]</a> - Poetry recitation contest with author info, writing resources, and recitation videos <a href="https://www.poetryfoundation.org/">[Poetry Foundation]</a> - A database of poetry both old and new, including bio’s on poets and essays on creative writing and poetry. <a href="https://teachlivingpoets.com/">[Teach Living Poets]</a> - Blog that highlights living poets and links to videos of their recitations of their poetry (text-style:"underline")[Song Lyrics as Poetry] <a href="https://www.streetdirectory.com/lyricadvisor/">[Lyric Advisor]</a> - Song lyrics <a href="https://genius.com">[Genius]</a> - Song lyrics + community analysis

So, you're interested in working with audio! Here are some resources related to that: (text-style:"underline")[Recording] <a href="https://creators.spotify.com">[Anchor]</a> - Now owned by Spotify, Anchor gives users access to podcasting tutorials and resources, along with access to Spotify’s podcast platform. <a href="https://obsproject.com">[Open Broadcaster Software (OBS)]</a> - Recording software that allows users to create digital layouts for streaming, video production and recording. Has audio capturing and mixing features. (text-style:"underline")[Lyrics] <a href="https://www.streetdirectory.com/lyricadvisor/">[Lyric Advisor]</a> - Song lyrics <a href="https://genius.com">[Genius]</a> - Song lyrics + community analysis <a href="https://www.rhymezone.com">[RhymeZone]</a> - Rhyming dictionary and thesaurus. (text-style:"underline")[Library of Sounds] <a href="https://freesound.org">[Freesound]</a> - A digital library of music, sound effects, and other sounds that are all free to use.

So, you're interested in comics and props! Here are some resources related to those things: <a href="https://www.webtoons.com/en">[Webtoon]</a> - A platform for publishing your own webcomics and reading others’ works. <a href="https://www.hoopladigital.com/browse/comic">[Hoopla]</a> - A library-backed database of thousands of electronic texts, films and music. Especially good for reading comics and graphic novels. Accessible for free with most library cards, including Vancouver Public Library. <a href="https://www.therpf.com/forums">[Replica Prop Forum]</a> - A message-board forum dedicated to recreating props and costumes from films with thousands of reference images and tutorials.

<a href="https://uncensoredlibrary.com/en">[The Minecraft Uncensored Library]</a> - Accessible through a connectable Minecraft server, a downloadable Minecraft world file, or through an interactive 3D version of said server hosted on the website above, the Uncensored Library conatins a number of restricted texts (mainly articles by reporters) under various oppressive/restrictive goverments. As a decentralized server, these restricted texts are made available to users in said countries through the medium of Minecraft, with digitized texts typed out inside Minecraft books that are stored within the library on the server.

<a href="https://swellgarfo.com/scattergories">[Scattergories]</a> - A free site that lets users play Scattergories in a nice visual way for free. Great to project and play in class.

<a href="https://www.literatureandlatte.com/">[Scattergories]</a> - An all-purpose writing application that supports a variety of genres and formats and allows for users to create their own formats. One time purchase required.

<a href="https://www.removepaywall.com/">[RemovePaywall.com]</a> - Exactly what it sounds like, a 12ft.io replacement tool that helps users skirt around paywalls for text-based articles and publications.