Digital Storytelling : A Creator's Guide to Interactive Entertainment, Volume I

Digital Storytelling: A Creator’s Guide to Interactive Entertainment, Volume I, fifth edition delves into the fascinating and ground-breaking stories enabled by interactive digital media, examining both fictional and non-fiction narratives. This fifth edition explores monumental developments, particularly the emergence of generative AI, and highlights exciting projects utilising this technology. Additionally, it covers social media; interactive documentaries; immersive environments; and innovative uses of video games, chatbots, and virtual reality.

Carolyn Handler Miller provides insights into storytelling essentials like character development, plot, structure, dialogue, and emotion, while examining how digital media and interactivity influence these elements. This book also dives into advanced topics, such as narratives using AR, VR, and XR, alongside new forms of immersive media, including large screens, escape rooms, and theme park experiences.

With numerous case studies, this edition illustrates the creative possibilities of digital storytelling and its applications beyond entertainment, such as education, training, information, and promotion. Interviews with industry leaders further enhance the understanding of this evolving universe, making it a valuable resource for both professionals and enthusiasts.