In this interview, Dr. Rich Shivener talks about his book Living Digital Media: Rhetorical Affective Practices and Circulation, which explores the emotional and rhetorical dimensions of digital media creation. Shivener discusses how he came to examine the behind-the-scenes experiences of both scholars that create web texts and independent game developers, as well as the emotional and technical challenges these creators face. The conversation also delves into the similarities between these two creator communities, particularly in their independent workflows, collaborative knowledge exchange, and struggles with digital publishing limitations. Finally, Shivener reflects on the evolution of digital composition, the impact of the pandemic on media creation, and some ideas about a more interactive and accessible approach to reviewing digital scholarship.
