Professional Techniques for Video Game Writing

This second edition of Professional Techniques for Video Game Writingis updated with new chapters and new authors, but it’s still a no-nonsense guide to the professional craft of writing for video games. Not only does the text cover story and narrative elements, but it also addresses dialogue, documentation, and strategy guides. Seasoned video game writers each address a different topic, including the best way to break into the video game industry, how to be an efficient part of a team, and the principles of narrative design. The bookalso offers script samples, technical writing advice, effective writing tips, and suggestions for how to innovate in game narrative. Key Features <ul>
<li>Comprehensive enough for veterans and accessible enough for novices</li> <li>Goes into detail about how to write tutorials, script doctoring, and writing for AAA games</li> <li>Delivers invaluable experiences directly from writers in the games industry </li> <li>Full of practical advice from industry pros on how to get a job, and then how to get the job done</li> </ul>
Author Bio Wendy Despain has more than two decades of experience spearheading digital media projects. She has worked with teams around the world as a writer, narrative designer, producer, and consultant on interactive experiences ranging from video games to augmented reality. She’s worked with EA, Disney, Ubisoft, Cartoon Network, PBS, Marvel, and Wargaming. Currently, she’s a Production Director at ArenaNet, makers of the GuildWars franchise. Her books include: <ul>
<li>Writing For Videogame Genres: From FPS to RPG</li> <li>Talking to Artists/Talking to Programmers</li> </ul>
100 Principles of Game Design

Computers & Technology

Despain, Wendy

Games & Strategy Guides

CRC-Press

Talking To Artists, Talking To Programmers

Artists and programmers often work together on complex projects in stressful environments and things don’t always go smoothly. Miscommunication and misunderstandings are common as these two disciplines often use the same words to mean different things when they talk to each other. Unintentional slights can turn into long-held grudges and productivity grinds to a crawl. This is a "flip book" that contains two narratives in one. Turn the book one way and read one perspective; turn the book over and upside down and read the other perspective. The narratives can be read separately, one after the other, or in alternating chapters. Talking to Artists / Talking to Programmers can help anyone who wants to improve communication with artists and programmers. It’s set up like a foreign language dictionary, so it addresses the cultural norms, attitudes and customs surrounding the words each group uses, so you’ll know not just what the words in the glossary mean, you’ll know why they’re used that way and how to get communication flowing again. It addresses common reasons for communication problems between these two groups and provides specific suggestions for solutions. The unusual format allows for each side to be given equal weight - learn how to talk to artists starting on one side of the book, turn it over and learn how to talk to programmers. The whole book stresses the things artists and programmers have in common. Focused primarily on videogame developers, it also applies to other fields where tech and art have to work together, including web developers and teams building mobile apps. Anyone who wants to communicate better with programmers or artists - this book can help

Talking to Artists / Talking to Programmers: How to Get Programmers and Artists Communicating

Programming

A K Peters/CRC Press

Artists and programmers often work together on complex projects in stressful environments and things don't always go smoothly. Miscommunication and misunderstandings are common as these two disciplines often use the same words to mean different things when they talk to each other. Unintentional slights can turn into long-held grudges and productivity grinds to a crawl.  This book can help anyone who wants to improve communication with artists and programmers. It's set up like a foreign language dictionary, so it addresses the cultural norms, attitudes and customs surrounding the words each group uses, so you'll know not just what the words in the glossary mean, you'll know why they're used that way and how to get communication flowing again.  It addresses common reasons for communication problems between these two groups and provides specific suggestions for solutions. The unusual format allows for each side to be given equal weight - learn how to talk to artists starting on one side of the book, turn it over and learn how to talk to programmers. The whole book stresses the things artists and programmers have in common.   Focused primarily on videogame developers, it also applies to other fields where tech and art have to work together, including web developers and teams building mobile apps. Anyone who wants to communicate better with programmers or artists - this book can help

Crc Press/taylor & Francis Group

Crc Press Llc

Artists and programmers often work together on complex projects in stressful environments and things don’t always go smoothly. Miscommunication and misunderstandings are common as these two disciplines often use the same words to mean different things when they talk to each other. Unintentional slights can turn into long-held grudges and productivity grinds to a crawl. This is a "flip book" that contains two narratives in one. Turn the book one way and read one perspective; turn the book over and upside down and read the other perspective. The narratives can be read separately, one after the other, or in alternating chapters. Talking to Artists / Talking to Programmers can help anyone who wants to improve communication with artists and programmers. It’s set up like a foreign language dictionary, so it addresses the cultural norms, attitudes and customs surrounding the words each group uses, so you’ll know not just what the words in the glossary mean, you’ll know why they’re used that way and how to get communication flowing again. It addresses common reasons for communication problems between these two groups and provides specific suggestions for solutions. The unusual format allows for each side to be given equal weight - learn how to talk to artists starting on one side of the book, turn it over and learn how to talk to programmers. The whole book stresses the things artists and programmers have in common. Focused primarily on videogame developers, it also applies to other fields where tech and art have to work together, including web developers and teams building mobile apps. Anyone who wants to communicate better with programmers or artists - this book can help Features <ul>
<li>Lists of common problems and strategies for solving them</li> <li>Specific ideas for building bridges between departments</li> <li>Case studies from real teams</li> <li>Glossary of terms causing the most confusion</li> <li>Explanations for common friction points</li> <li>Approaches for fostering goodwill</li> <li>Solutions for team dynamics problems</li> <li>Specific suggestions for providing feedback</li> <li>Ideas for holding successful meetings</li> </ul>

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Professional Techniques for Video Game Writing

Professional Techniques for Video Game Writing

Talking to Artists / Talking to Programmers: How to Get Programmers and Artists Communicating

Talking To Artists, Talking To Programmers

Talking to Artists / Talking to Programmers: How to Get Programmers and Artists Communicating