Navigating Practices and Challenges of Novice Poets on Instagram

Explore a 15-minute conference talk that delves into the world of novice poets on Instagram, examining their practices, challenges, and interactions with the platform's algorithms. Gain insights into how Instagram, originally a photo-sharing platform, has evolved to accommodate diverse art forms, with a focus on the burgeoning poetry community. Discover the motivations and experiences of Instagram poets, and understand how algorithmic constraints influence their creative processes. Learn about the concept of Algorithmically Mediated Creative Labor and its impact on non-monetizing creative users. Analyze the tension between algorithmic growth and participant authenticity within the Instagram poetry community, and how poets navigate platform logic while striving to maintain integrity and originality in their work.