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Create stories that draw players in and make them want to return!
In this course, you’ll discover how to leverage narrative to sustain interest, deepen engagement, and build long-term connections with your audience.
Here, we’ve gathered the secrets of successful storytelling for live-service games: from creating compelling settings and cinematic techniques to audience retention strategies and building characters with endless narrative potential.
Explore powerful methods and tools that bring stories to life, and craft narratives that win the hearts of players!
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Who this course is for
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Learn to build narrative content that maximizes gamers' retention.
Visualize processes for creating endless narratives, balancing gameplay, and optimizing monetization.
Organize and deepen your knowledge to expand professional expertise.
Gain valuable techniques and practical methods for creating and managing engaging content.
Discover the inner workings of narrative design in popular mobile games.
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The course consists of six recorded video lectures covering recent trends in narrative design for casual live-service games, along with methods, structures, tools, and tips for effective storytelling.
Course program
History and current trends. How to select a compelling setting for the casual game audience.
Keeping the player engaged with an evolving story. Applying cinematic storytelling techniques to game narrative.
Methods for gamers' retention through narrative elements.
Avoiding plot inconsistencies and gaps when crafting an endless story.
Creating character backstories to prevent retcon issues and maintain balance in a horizontal-vertical story structure.
Using seasonal and additional narratives to enhance gamers' retention.
About the author
Natalia Andrianova is a seasoned expert in narrative design and game development with over a decade of experience.
She has crafted compelling stories for PC games, mobile platforms, and AR applications, working with top studios like Belka Games, Green Grey, and Playgendary to create narratives that captivate millions of players.
An accomplished author of books on narrative and game design, Natalia is not only a master of storytelling but also an exceptional teacher who shares her expertise with others. Her background includes roles as a journalist, editor, and screenwriter, giving her a unique perspective on crafting engaging narratives.
The course "Secrets of Narrative for Live Games" is your chance to learn from a professional who knows how to design stories that not only entertain but also drive player retention and engagement.
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Pricing and Plans
- Recorded video lectures (40 minutes each)
- Notes for every lecture
- All materials will stay with you forever
Duration: 1.5 hours
Format: A personalized review of your specific case
Post-Consultation: A document with tailored recommendations from Natalia
Additional information
The course is conducted in Russian.ㅤ
If you have any questions or would like to customize the course and conduct it exclusively for your company, please get in touch with us at academy@wn.media. We will be happy to assist you!