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.

The video games industry outstrips film in turnover terms and is a popular & lucrative new area for writers Allows writers to understand the computer games industry & how their work fits into a complex process An inside view of skills involved in writing for an interactive medium One of the first 'straightforward' books on the subject Written by an award-winning games writer, well respected for his narrative game work in the industry

About the Author
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.


Book Information
ISBN 9780713677614
Author Steve Ince
Format Paperback
Page Count 192
Imprint Methuen Drama
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Weight(grams) 214g
Dimensions(mm) 216mm * 135mm * 14mm