How a JYS course helped my career in factual TV
Amy Jarrold details her experiences on John Yorke’s Story for Documentary online training course, and its lasting impact on her work in TV.
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What game writers should know when pitching
Every game begins with a treatment – so how do you distil a whole game into a couple of thousand words? Game designer Nick Dixon explains.
How aspiring video game writers can start out in the industry
Becoming a video game writer is on plenty of people’s to do list, but how do you actually enter into the industry? Game designer Nick Dixon explains how he started out.
Game designer Nick Dixon on adapting film and TV for video games
What actually goes into the process of adapting film, books or TV for video games? Nick Dixon talks about adapting existing narratives into games.
How story can help your game stand out in the current market
Discover how story can help you craft more compelling games – and how you can embed story effectively into your development process – by reading our industry guide.
Game designer Simon Wasselin explores gameplay and narrative
Narrative designer Simon Wasselin talks about his journey in the industry, how to balance gameplay and narrative and what he looks for in writers.
Why we need more women working in video games
Caroline Marchal recently spoke about struggling to find female talent during recruitment. We explore why women are underrepresented in the games industry.
Why do video games need narrative to stand out?
Did you know that 80% of games are abandoned by players before they reach the end? Here’s why game creators must prioritise narrative in their games if they want to stand out.
Three steps to the perfect inciting incident
Could your inciting incident be the reason your script is rejected? Kieran Grimes explains the top three ways to ensure your inciting incident is effective and engaging.