An Introduction to Game Writing: A Workbook for Interactive Stories

Product Description

Learning anything new can be a daunting task, particularly a skill like game writing. Without the right approach, many of those who’d love to learn this thrilling way of telling stories can be put off before they begin.
This book takes away that daunting aspect by introducing the reader to the exciting nature of game writing in a step by step process that any person can pick up quickly.
Requiring no previous knowledge or outstanding English skills, the eager novice will learn to create interactive stories in next to no time.
Building on three decades of experience in the games industry and having run workshops for learners of all ages, the author will take you on a journey that may kick-start a lifelong passion for writing and telling stories in a new, stimulating and interactive way.
The first steps of any journey are always the hardest, but this book will help smooth the path.

Review

“This book will help a lot of people who are trying to make sensible content from the ideas in their head.” – Laura Macdonald, Game Writer

“I wish someone had handed me this book a long time ago.” – Stephen E. Dinehart IV, Game Writer and Narrative Designer

“I’m happy to recommend this book. I enjoyed it a lot.” – Ian Greener, Professor of Social Policy at University of Strathclyde

“Your book is excellent and everybody should buy a copy from all available outlets.” – Stephen Brown

From the Author

I’ve given a number of workshops over the years, particularly in schools and the Covid restrictions enabled me to turn those workshops into this book.  Many kids who don’t respond to normal writing assignments love the idea of creating interactive stories.

Is this book for you?

If you’ve never written an interactive story in your life and would love to do so, this book is definitely for you!

If you love storytelling and have a million ideas flying around in your head all the time, then you should absolutely read this book.

If the idea of becoming a game writer is a dream you long to fulfil but have no idea where to start, reading this book will introduce you to the subject in a clear, easy-to-follow way.

About the Author

Steve Ince is a writer, artist, game designer, consultant and speaker with 28 years of development and writing experience, working in a freelance capacity with a variety of clients across the globe. 

Steve gained a nomination for Excellence in Writing at the Game Developers Choice Awards in 2004 for Broken Sword: The Sleeping Dragon and received a second nomination in 2008 from the Writers’ Guild of Great Britain for his writing on So Blonde. 

Steve’s book, Writing for Video Games, was published by A&C Black and has sold throughout the world, sometimes used as a text in game writing courses. Regularly invited to speak at conferences around the world, Steve enjoys sharing his knowledge and experience. 

His short film, Payment, was released a couple of years ago to critical acclaim. He has written three fiction books, two of which are for children.