Plunge into Storytelling: Transitioning into Narrative Design from Other Disciplines

In this 2019 GDC talk, Splash Damage's Ayesha Khan gives concrete tips for tailoring applications, portfolios, and interviews for narrative design rather than for game writing or game design roles.
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[@UnPlayableGames]

Pure gold. Thanks to KHAAAAAAAN for sharing her experience!

[@elliekirkner82]

One of my all-time favorite GDC talks. An awesome, clear, no-pulled-punches approach to getting into narrative design. Also, *ahem* KHAAAAAN!!!

[@noctalune]

I love this lady's voice. Also, her talk is great.

[@lampovyurge]

I'm not even looking for a narrative designer job and this talk helped me improve & streamline my CV tons))

[@mujina93]

Nice talk with practical advice on what to do to get a position in narrative design.

[@ashVGF]

This was great, especially for someone in a different field.

[@sterlingmason3971]

This is supremely helpful! Lots of practical tips. Thanks Khan!

[@canniloni]

this is such a great and helpful video, thank you so much!

[@bobobobodoboli4905]

Oh shit brutal but honest. Much appreciation

[@megakaspe]

2 minutes of the talk and I love her

[@SeanNoonan]

We finally get to watch this! :)

[@dt4236]

Love it, love it, love it. This is all spot on.

[@StardustDNA]

Thank you!

[@studio.pentecost]

Amazing!!

[@sentientplay]

Really great talk--and a lot of the info is equally applicable across other roles and industries.

[@StorytellerDan]

So thankful my algorithm was smart enough to pick this video up. I have been going by similar words of gold advice from Anna Megill's book. So wish someone like Khan would run workshops... Then again, wouldn't probably be able to afford it.

[@euchale]

Fantastic and very enjoyably presented talk.

[@tuckerdidit42]

Tldr: become designated story mom Fr tho I love this talk, really clear and informative with a lot of personality. :)

[@scaleonkhan183]

10/10

[@hungsimon4174]

Interesting, I thought western practice in this aspect has been streamlined. I guess there's not too much difference afterall.