📱Kate Johnson on Zory and Fiction Apps

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English - June 19, 2024 06:00 - 50 minutes - 34.5 MB
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Episode 224 / Kate Johnson is the co-founder of Zory, an interactive reading app that merges the depth found in fiction with the choose-your-path-style plotlines of narrative video games. Kate shares details about Zory and craft tips about GMC as well as the All Is Lost moment. Plus we talk about trends in genre blending, and what Kate sees coming in the publishing industry.

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Adaptation of existing books for fiction appsCustomizable and immersive reading experience through story loops and endings tailored to each individualPredictions and trends in the publishing industryLegal considerations in international contractsSetting boundaries and saying no to reduce stress and increase meaningImportance of goal, motivation, and conflict in writing

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