Knowing the standard commands and conventions of text adventures greatly helps players to play within the bounds of the interaction available in the game.

Feb 20, 2007 - Andre Phillips

In the 1980s the Lone Wolf gamebooks developed a strong fan base. Now fans can rejoice, as the Lone Wolf Books have returned!

Aug 17, 2009 - John Culbertson

Interactive storytelling is a great way to spend quality time with your children and stimulate their imagination

Aug 30, 2010 - Leo Stableford

Interactive Storytelling is a new phenomenon with roots in several cultural movements including role playing, children's fiction and improvised drama.

Aug 23, 2010 - Leo Stableford

The magical world of Harry Potter comes to life with the launching of a highly anticipated interactive website, Pottermore.

Jun 26, 2011 - Jace Shoemaker-Galloway

Fiction blogs are serialized fiction that are published online, often in "real time." Learn fiction writing tips and how to publish fiction stories online.

Nov 11, 2009 - Rebekah Richards

Blog fiction may not yet have the status of traditionally published fiction but the rise of the internet ensures the genre is unlikely to go away.

Mar 16, 2010 - Lee-Ann Khoh

The importance of maintaining an author's website and the advantages it can offer.

May 27, 2011 - Thomas Brown

Use the following writing exercise to create, build, develop, and learn about your fictional characters.

Apr 6, 2009 - Anne Greenawalt

When creating characters for a fictional story, there are five different steps of characterization to consider - appearance, actions, thoughts, speech, and interactions.

Apr 2, 2009 - Anne Greenawalt

One of the first choices that a writer makes can be the most important. It can make or break any piece of fiction.

Mar 17, 2009 - Rachael Shoemaker

Pirate treasure maps, bandits, and even Captain Hook himself lurk in these pirate fiction books for kids that take readers on seafaring voyages through fantasy realms.

Jan 13, 2010 - Michael Jung

How to find an idea for writing a story for a film, a play or a book.

Oct 25, 2010 - Janice Hally

Many writers have trouble coming up with creative writing ideas from time to time. These free story prompts may help spark the muse.

Mar 21, 2010 - Suzanne Pitner

An introduction to the world of fan fiction.

Feb 17, 2010 - Lee-Ann Khoh

The start of the story is one of the most important aspects of writing a book. Action and important information are key elements to the beginning of a story

Oct 19, 2010 - Kira Tregoning

In fiction writing, there's no plot without the players, and believable characters can make or break a story. Using fiction writing prompts really beefs up characters.

Sep 23, 2009 - Kristina Bjoran

Some aspects of novel writing require research. Knowing where to look and ensuring the information is correct is crucial for authenticity.

May 29, 2009 - Rachel Shirley

The annual British science-fiction convention for 2012 will be called Olympus and be held at Heathrow near London from the 6th to the 9th of April 2012.

Jul 8, 2011 - Steve Rogerson