What Does A Game Writer Do? An Overview For Film & TV Writers Looking To Break In
how game writers compare to film and television writers
Creating Tension To Make Your Readers Notice
Tension is the strained feeling associated with uncertainty of a situation or physical stress. It is created by an uncertainty that something bad might happen. It puts the audience on edge as they anticipate whether the danger will play out or not, or whether it will be as dangerous as they anticipated if it does. […]
Turbo Charge Your Dialogue
Screenwriters are often told that actions speak louder than words, or the time-honored adage, “show us, don’t tell us.” But carefully constructed dialogue is vital to make your screenplay pop. Dialogue expresses the thoughts of your characters when actions can’t fully do so. Dialogue reinforces or contradicts actions. Alternatively, dialogue can act as the story […]
So You’re Dating A Screenwriter
Screenwriter (skrēn′rī″tər) – A writer of screenplays based on the constant observation, analysis, and expression of the human condition told as entertaining and intriguing stories. Dating a screenwriter is a solemn undertaking for the non-writing partner. For most, it will prove to be a rewarding experience after you get past the cultural schisms in a […]
How Games Of Films & TV Shows Provide Powerful Experiences To Players
Narrative in video games has become a subject of much discussion lately—and rightfully so. Video games can provide some of the most emotionally intense experiences in media because of their immersion of players into digital worlds with rich journeys to discover. What makes video games/computer games unique is the sense of “agency” and control that […]
