Sentences with phrase «structured narrative design»

While a more structured narrative design would have helped flesh out the game world, the overall experience is built for bite - sized consumption and multiplayer playthroughs.

Not exact matches

Despite a narrative structure that counteracts many of the horror elements, and an alien world that won't play by its own rules, «Annihilation» still presents noteworthy production design, eerily escalating tension, and intriguing science - fiction notions that all but demand post-viewing discussion.

On the other hand, «You Were Never Here» has the narrative structure of shattered glass, designed to put the audience in the shoes of a character whose mind is unraveling under the cascade of traumas — flashbacks of his abusive father, PTSD from combat and the disorientation of a revenge mission that forces Joe to navigate a hazy world of men with their hands on the levers of power and an under - age sex ring.

There will be: Social media — of course; Book marketing — absolutely; Publicity moxie — wouldn't leave it out; Book design — lots; Fiction structure — deep diving into narrative; Book trailers — the so - so, better and best; Amazon savvy — yes indeed; Blunders — critical issues to avoid; Findability — using the Internet town hall to maximize yourself and your book; eBooks — all the latest and how to create easy peasy; Repurposing — a zillion ways; Branding — get your label ready; Influence — to the nth degree!

This ongoing series of essays on the craft of writing will include all topics related to writing fiction, including: The Basics Plot & Structure Voice Theme POV Characterization Dialogue Narrative Creating a bond with your reader Pacing Advanced writing and plotting techniques Writer's block Marketing Branding Publishing Self - publishing Healthy habits Bad habits The Writer's Life eBook formatting Paperback formatting Amazon keywords Writing blurbs and descriptions Cover design & layout Productivity The Classics Short stories Poetry The Writing Process Show don't Tell Self - editing Proofreading Building a solid career Targeting a specific genre Genre Fiction Literary Fiction Sharpening your writing skills Making every word count Deadlines Putting together an Anthology Working with other artists Collaborating Grammar Punctuation Writing for a career Treating it as a business Running a small press Financing your career Keeping track of your royalties Staying motivated Writing movies Writing comics Writing games Building a fan - base Online presence Newsletters Podcasting Author interviews Media appearances Websites Blogging And so much more... Are you ready to be called an author?

Yet Breath of the Wild does not use this narrative design at all, and instead invents an entirely new structure with two parallel elements, both of which are entirely optional to completing the game.

The pensive mood belies the quick paced structure of the puzzle design and the framing narrative is at once affecting and abstruse.

The structure allows the designers to play with ideas in a way the grim, cinema - aping blockbuster games, which must squeeze their game design ideas into tight narratives, can not.

Characterized by pulsating patterns, vivid colors, and a visual immediacy that surpasses narrative meaning, her work explores symmetry and rhythm through geometric design and structures inspired by nature.

A further three prominent international artists will present their first one - person exhibitions in this country at IMMA in the coming year — the Portuguese artist João Penalva (opening 14 June), whose work, encompassing painting, installation and performance, is often process - based, involving language and narrative; the German photographer Candida Höfer (opening 12 July), whose exquisitely - composed photographs will present the results of a working visit to Dublin, and Iran do Espírito Santo (opening 8 November), one of Brazil's most interesting contemporary artists, best known for his sensual minimalist works dealing with structure, design and space.