Interactive Storytelling, Narrative Design

Matt Gibbs

Writer and Narrative Designer on The Lost Librarian gives his masterclass on interactive storytelling

6 lessons (33:00)

1. Introduction	03:33
2. Fundamentals of Story	04:45
3. Adapting for Interactivity	06:59
4. Branching Narratives	07:13
5. How Sandbox Experiences Work	05:45
6. The Importance of Agency	04:22

Further Reading

The Hero With A Thousand Faces - Joseph Campbell

Screenplay - Syd Field

The Virgin's Promise - Kim Hudson

Story - Robert McKee

Save The Cat - Blake Snyder

The Writer’s Journey - Christopher Vogler

Further Resources

Ink (by Inklestudios)

Twine (originally created by Chris Klimas; community supported)

Further Viewing

Other stuff…