“The Elements of Twitter,” a less traditional style-guide
I just found an article detailing the release of a “style-guide” for twitter users.
The guide claims to address and standardize the not-so-subtle challenges of style in a 140-character-limit composition. It will be interesting to see what conventions come up for shortening words while not shorting meaning.
It’s also worth noting the book will not be published traditionally. It’s set to release on iTunes. That in itself comes as an interesting turn of events. Promoters claim the digital release will “reduce the need for a major investment upfront,” possibly serving as a testing ground for public interest. Will iTunes become a primary-release publishing tool? This story holds many implications for the future of print/online’s relationship.
