Writers regularly grapple with the task of finding an idea that they can transform into a compelling narrative. This is not as simple as it may seem, as the process requires a certain level of creativity, skill, and patience. In many cases, the initial idea is not enough. It needsContinue Reading
Sci fi authors often find it challenging to get a handle on future technologies and portray them in a plausible manner. This is particularly true for technologies in the near future (i.e. 20 to 25 years out) because readers can be quick to see fantastic technologies as not being realisticContinue Reading
Creating strong scenes is an essential skill for writers. Over the years, I’ve struggled with writing scenes but it was only when I began to study the structure of comic books and graphic novels that I saw a simple framework for structuring scenes. My first efforts were done in aContinue Reading
Transmedia storytelling provides an opportunity to integrate both intellect and emotion into a single powerful package. This ability to touch audiences in both ways can make transmedia storytelling particularly effective when looking at issues dealing with social change and the future. Transmedia storytelling techniques have been used in a numberContinue Reading
A major challenge facing the transmedia narrative designer is integrating multiple media into an effective story. Particularly important is ensuring the visual design fits with and enhances the story structure, ensuring a coherent and cohesive narrative. Films, comics/graphic novels, photo essays, and other visual forms of communication can all provideContinue Reading