What game writers should know when pitching
Every game begins with a treatment – so how do you distil a whole game into a couple of thousand words? Game designer Nick Dixon explains.
How aspiring video game writers can start out in the industry
Becoming a video game writer is on plenty of people’s to do list, but how do you actually enter into the industry? Game designer Nick Dixon explains how he started out.
Matt Telfer’s top tips on becoming a script editor
Many people want to become script editors, but how do you get your foot in the door? Story for Script Development tutor Matt Telfer explains the best routes into the industry.
10 questions every writer should ask their story
You’ve written your story, now how can you test whether it’s as good as it can be? John Yorke recommends asking 10 questions.
I’ve written a script – what next?
How do you get your work read and your talent noticed? Here, we explore the steps an aspiring writer can take towards success.
What do script editors do? With Jessica Jones
Script editors are an integral part of developing a writer’s initial idea into a truly compelling TV show or film. We speak with Jessica Jones about the role.
John Yorke breaks down the story structure of HBO’s Chernobyl
In this premium article John Yorke explores how Chernobyl’s makers ‘took something complex, grey, difficult and un-heroic and turned it into a classic Hollywood narrative shape’.
Game designer Nick Dixon on adapting film and TV for video games
What actually goes into the process of adapting film, books or TV for video games? Nick Dixon talks about adapting existing narratives into games.
Why three-act business stories don’t work anymore
Richard Benson explains how writing business stories in five acts can create more impact than three.
