The Power of The Prequel: 3 Top Tips

 Today's guest post by writer James Allen is a brilliant example talking of the Power of the Prequel, and the top 3 tips we can take from two examples of this in different mediums. 

Without further ado, let's hand over to James!

As successful movies frequently birth franchises, it becomes increasingly inevitable that writers look back in time rather than forward. There are not many continuing stories that have not had some attempt to tell the story of how the characters got to where we first saw them.

 

But how many good prequels are there? As good as the original, let alone better?

5 Things I learned From Games Narrative Designer Isaac Phoenix

Today's interview is with Isaac Phoenix, a narrative designer and an expert in transmedia world design. It’s Isaac’s belief that games are one of the best forms of storytelling due to the synergy between design, art, script, music, motifs, mechanics and more. All of these elements have to come together in order to create a truly immersive experience.

So, if you're interested in the world of gaming/how to establish a career much like Isaac's, then carry on reading to find out what tips he had to share with my wonderful guest contributor Emma Pullar!

Getting Started In The Industry: An Interview with Kateland Brown

Today we are incredibly excited to welcome Kateland Brown to Into The Script! 

Kateland has worked on popular shows such as Pretty Little Liars, Famous in Love and Melrose Place, and has been kind enough to share with us her insights on how she began a career in this industry and what her top tips are for anybody looking to do the same. 

Without further ado, let’s get going!