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.
Screenwriter and showrunner Rob Williams on high-end TV drama
Killing Eve screenwriter Rob Williams tells us how he started working in TV drama, how to handle editor’s notes and the world of High-End TV drama.
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.
An interview with playwright Simon Stephens
Multi-award-winning international playwright Simon Stephens shares his thoughts on drama, creativity and the musical structure of scripts.
Advice for BBC Writersroom Script Drama submissions
Ahead of BBC Writersroom’s annual Drama Room submission window, Katherine Press spoke to Development Executive Simon Nelson about his top tips for writers planning to submit.
How five-act structure make ads more effective
Can an ad made for just £50 deliver more effectively than a John Lewis advert featuring Elton John and costing £7m? We break two ads into five acts to find out.
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.
How to master five-act structure
John Yorke works with a screenwriter as she learns to master the core elements of five-act structure: inciting incidents, moments of hope and despair, and the point of no return.
