Some writers are beginning to use the innovations of the Internet to create new writing forms that incorporate sound files and other elements. Other writers simply use the Internet to publish their works, but use the technology in an innovative way to display the stories.

Of course, you don't need a specific purpose to incorporate elements of multimedia into your writing. One of the current trends on the Internet involves something known as Web logs — or “blogs.”

Using a blog, you can easily publish your writing on the Web, uploading your work using a simple template. The server will then do the rest of the work for you. Blogs are an easy-to-access publishing forum that can provide visitors with current and topical information.

Because it's informal, you can take whatever approach you like. Some people write full essays and upload them; others simply make short comments and observations, much like an online journal.