Writing for Games: Theory and Practice, (Hardcover)

<p>Focusing on the independent videogames sector, this second edition of <strong>Writing for Games </strong>offers resources for communication, collaboration, reflection, and advocacy, inviting the reader to situate their practice in a centuries-long heritage of storytelling, as well as considering the material affordances of videogames and the practical realities of working in game development processes.</p><p>Structured into three parts, <strong>Theory</strong> considers the craft of both games and writing from a theoretical perspective, covering vocabulary for both game and story practices. <strong>Case Studies </strong>uses three specific game case studies to explore the theory explored in Part I, and seven in-depth interviews with well-known game writers excavating their craft. The <strong>Practical Workbook </strong>offers a series of provocations, tools, and exercises that gives the reader the means to refine and develop their writing, not just for now, but as a part of a lifelong practice.</p><p>The updated new edition adds the in-depth interview section and also contains brand new material on writing for and within genre, on how to be a good collaborator, a section on the problem of using AI/LLM in your practice, and a new introduction.</p><p><em>Writing for Games: Theory and Practice </em>(Second Edition) is an approachable and entry-level text for anyone interested in the craft of writing for videogames.</p>

• Writing for Games: Theory and Practice, (Hardcover)
• Author: Hannah Nicklin
• ISBN: 9781041158332
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-12-01
• Page Count: 336