Writing for Video Games
By (Author) Steve Ince
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Methuen Drama
1st February 2007
United Kingdom
General
Non Fiction
Computer games / online games: strategy guides
808.2
Paperback
192
Width 135mm, Height 216mm, Spine 14mm
214g
Video games is a lucrative new market for scriptwriters but writing for video games is complex and very different to traditional media (tv or film). This practical guide shows how you can adapt your writing skills to this exciting medium. Written by an award-winning games writer, the book gives you a realistic picture of how games companies work, how the writer fits into the development process, and the skills required: from storytelling, to developing interactive narrative, characters and viewpoints, dialogue comedy and professional practice. Illustrated with examples from games and quotes from developers, writers and agents, this is a cutting edge professional writing guide at a very accessible price.
Steve Ince is a games producer, designer and writer. He has received nominations for Excellence in Writing at the Game Developers Choice Awards, as well as the interactive BAFTA awards.