Creative writing using random word selection | ||
Esoteric Sensationalism is dedicated to the exploration of random processes and experimentation in creative writing. Randomness has long been identified as a source of inspiration - not only for authors of fiction, poetry, and visual art, but also for businesspeople, scientists or creative thinkers of any type. Techniques such as "cut-up", "collage", "cut 'n' mix" and "mashup" are all based on a process of recombining previously unrelated words, sounds or images. In business, this process is often referred to as "lateral thinking" - a way to derail the train of thought from it's linear, predictable route into more uncharted, creative territories. The theory section of this site explores the rationale behind the uses of randomness and other forms of experimentation for the purpose of creative inspiration.
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The Cut 'n' Mix Word Machine |
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Tools, Techniques, Texts and Resources |
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For online "magnetic poetry" try the virtual paper and scissors style Cut-up Laboratory. To automatically generate rhyming poetry or song lyrics with a predefined rhythmic structure, start the ROBOPOEM poetry robot. To write prose and poetry that astounds, confuses and impresses the groundlings, try Shakespeare's Brain . Readymadecom offers unique domain names derived from random processes. To read cut-up texts submitted by Cut 'n' Mix users and other visitors to this site, check out the texts page. For links to related tools and information on other websites, open the links page. Address all comments and enquiries about Esoteric Sensationalism to info@cutnmix.com.
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