{"product_id":"storytelling-for-new-technologies-and-platforms-a-writers-guide-to-theme-parks-virtual-reality-board-games-virtual-assistants-and-more-paperback","title":"Storytelling for New Technologies and Platforms: A Writer's Guide to Theme Parks, Virtual Reality, Board Games, Virtual Assistants, and More - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRoss Berger\u003c\/b\u003e (Editor)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWant to know what it's like to write for a theme park attraction? Or an interactive toy? Or a virtual reality game?\u003ci\u003e Wait - those tell stories? And there are jobs for people who write them?\u003c\/i\u003e Thanks to technology, interactive products and live experiences can now engage us with memorable characters and exciting adventures that were once destined only for the cinema. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eStorytelling for New Technologies and Platforms: A \u003c\/em\u003e\u003ci\u003eWriter's Guide to Theme Parks, Virtual Reality, Board Games, Virtual Assistants, and More \u003c\/i\u003eis a handbook for writers, students, producers, teachers, scholars, career changers, early tech adopters, and just about anyone who loves story and technology. As a collection of articles from some of the best creative writers in their medium, this book will prepare content creators of tomorrow to tackle some of today's most exhilarating creative challenges found on a screen ... or off!\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpert advice from several industry professionals who have worked for some of the world's biggest tech and interactive companies.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest practices that not only guide writers on how to apply their craft to new fields, but also prepare them for the common ambiguity they will find in corporate and start-up environments. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreakdown of platforms that shows how tech capabilities can fulfill content expectations and how content can fulfill tech expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBasic storytelling mechanics customized to today's popular technologies, live experiences, and traditional game platforms. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRoss Berger \u003c\/strong\u003eis a writer, narrative designer, and transmedia strategist based in Los Angeles. He is the author of \u003ci\u003eDramatic Storytelling \u0026amp; Narrative Design: A Writer's Guide to Video Games \u0026amp; Transmedia \u003c\/i\u003e(CRC Press, 2020), a \"how to\" for fledgling game writers and screenwriters. His screenwriting credits include: \u003ci\u003eLaw \u0026amp; Order \u003c\/i\u003eand the Webby-Award winning \u003ci\u003eLonelyGirl15\u003c\/i\u003e. He also served as the supervising producer for the social media\/television experience \u003ci\u003eThe Runner\u003c\/i\u003e. Ross has also worked extensively in virtual reality as a writer for the Oculus Rift launch title \u003ci\u003eFarlands \u003c\/i\u003eand the award-winning thriller \u003ci\u003eEclipse: Edge of Light \u003c\/i\u003efor the Google Daydream and Oculus Go. As a narrative designer in the video game industry, he has written AAA games for Microsoft, Electronic Arts, and many others. Ross is also the author of short stories including \"Football with Leatherman\" (2020) and \"Evie A.I.\" (2021), both published by TulipTree Publishing in its \u003cem\u003eStories That Need to Be Told\u003c\/em\u003e anthologies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA graduate of Brandeis (BA, Philosophy) and Columbia (MFA, Playwriting) universities, Ross is a member of the Writers Guild of America and the Television Academy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 140\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 22, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51783700021536,"sku":"9780367693787","price":103.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/714e155012e734c6df152e9b6d3ad2dc.webp?v=1780592760","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/storytelling-for-new-technologies-and-platforms-a-writers-guide-to-theme-parks-virtual-reality-board-games-virtual-assistants-and-more-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}