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Hello Lovelies,Let's dive into something that's shaking up the world of self-publishing: Interactive Storytelling Platforms! In this digital age, traditional storytelling is evolving, and many authors are exploring interactive and immersive experiences to engage readers in new and exciting ways. Platforms like Twine, Episode, and Choice of Games are revolutionizing how stories are told, putting the power of narrative choice into the hands of the reader.In today's post, we'll explore the rise of interactive storytelling platforms, discuss how they can impact reader engagement, and highlight how self-published authors can leverage these platforms to enhance their work.What Are Interactive Storytelling Platforms?Interactive storytelling platforms allow authors to craft stories where readers can make choices that directly impact the narrative. Unlike traditional books, which have a linear progression, interactive stories often branch out into multiple pathways, allowing readers to experience different outcomes based on their decisions. These stories can take many forms, such as text-based adventures, visual novels, or even gamified experiences.Platforms like Twine (a free platform for creating choose-your-own-adventure-style games), Episode (a platform with illustrated, interactive stories), and Choice of Games (a publisher of text-based interactive novels) have become popular avenues for both indie authors and professional writers to create immersive, interactive stories.The Rise of Interactive Storytelling: A New Frontier for AuthorsOver the last few years, the demand for more interactive content has been on the rise. With audiences increasingly drawn to video games, virtual reality, and other forms of media that allow them to participate actively, it's no surprise that storytelling is following suit. Interactive storytelling platforms have become a powerful way to blend narrative with interactivity, providing a more engaging experience than passive consumption.Key Platforms for Interactive Storytelling* Twine: Twine is a free and open-source tool that allows writers to create non-linear, interactive stories. It's highly customizable, making it a favorite for authors who want full control over the design and narrative structure of their work.* Episode: A mobile storytelling platform known for its episodic, illustrated, and interactive stories. Readers can make decisions for the characters, which impacts the story's progression. Episode is especially popular in romance and drama genres.* Choice of Games: This platform is home to text-based interactive novels, where players read the story and make choices that affect the outcome. The platform has a dedicated fan base, especially for genres like fantasy, sci-fi, and historical fiction.* Radish Fiction: Radish allows authors to serialize their stories and include interactive elements like character customization or decision-based plots. It's also a great platform for those who want to monetize their writing via microtransactions.* StoryNexus: A web-based platform that allows users to create complex, branching storylines in a card-based format. StoryNexus emphasizes game mechanics in storytelling, making it ideal for more experimental authors.Why Interactive Storytelling Engages ReadersInteractive storytelling changes the dynamic between the reader and the story. Instead of passively reading, the audience is now a participant, making decisions that shape the narrative. This level of involvement heightens reader investment and encourages deeper engagement with the material.Here's why interactive storytelling boosts reader engagement:1. Personalized ExperiencesReaders love stories they can personalize. In interactive storytelling, the choices they make feel like their own, which allows them to feel more connected to the characters and the plot. When readers can influence how the story unfolds, they're more likely to stay engaged for longer periods and even return to explore different outcomes.2. ReplayabilityOne of the unique aspects of interactive storytelling is that it offers high replayability. Readers can go back to the beginning and make different choices to see alternate storylines. This not only increases reader satisfaction but also provides authors with multiple opportunities to showcase different aspects of their world-building.3. Increased Emotional InvestmentInteractive stories often involve moral or emotional decisions, which makes readers feel more personally invested. The ability to steer the narrative heightens the stakes for the reader. They're no longer just spectators—they are co-creators of the story.4. Community BuildingInteractive storytelling platforms often encourage readers to share their outcomes with others, leading to discussions, theories, and even fan communities. By fostering a sense of community, these platforms help build a loyal fanbase that authors can continually engage with.How Self-Published Authors Can Leverage Interactive PlatformsSo, how can self-published authors harness the power of these platforms to enhance their work and broaden their audience?1. Experiment with Non-Traditional FormatsOne of the biggest advantages of interactive storytelling platforms is the freedom they give authors to play with narrative structure. Don't be afraid to break away from the traditional three-act structure. Explore branching narratives, multi-layered plots, and different endings. These platforms give you the creative liberty to experiment and redefine the storytelling experience.2. Reach New AudiencesInteractive storytelling attracts a different kind of audience—one that might not typically be interested in traditional books but loves the interactive elements found in games or digital media. By tapping into these platforms, self-published authors can reach new readers and gain exposure in a fast-growing market.3. Build a Loyal FollowingInteractive platforms often have a built-in community of users who are eager for new content. Engaging with this audience through interactive storytelling can help you grow a dedicated following. Because of the replayability of interactive stories, readers may return multiple times, each time more deeply connected to your work.4. Monetization OpportunitiesSome interactive platforms, such as Radish Fiction and Episode, offer opportunities for authors to monetize their stories. Through microtransactions, premium content, or in-game purchases, authors can earn revenue from their interactive stories. This opens up additional income streams beyond traditional book sales.5. Promote Existing WorkInteractive storytelling platforms can be a fantastic way to promote your other self-published books. By creating a free interactive story based on your existing world or characters, you can draw readers into your universe and pique their interest in your main works.Final ThoughtsInteractive storytelling platforms represent an exciting new frontier for authors who want to break away from traditional narratives and offer their readers a unique, immersive experience. Whether you're writing a choose-your-own-adventure-style story or a visual novel, these platforms allow you to engage with readers in a more dynamic, personal way.Are you ready to explore interactive storytelling in your self-publishing journey? Which platform or format excites you the most?Discussion Questions* Have you ever experimented with interactive storytelling in your own work? If so, what challenges did you face?* What genres do you think lend themselves best to interactive storytelling platforms?* How do you think interactive storytelling could affect reader engagement compared to traditional books?* What interactive storytelling platforms would you be most interested in exploring as a self-published author?* How do you think self-published authors can balance interactivity with traditional narrative elements? Get full access to Author Rachel Cooper at authorrachelcooper.substack.com/subscribe

Hello Lovelies,Let's dive into something that's shaking up the world of self-publishing: Interactive Storytelling Platforms! In this digital age, traditional storytelling is evolving, and many authors are exploring interactive and immersive experiences to engage readers in new and exciting ways. Platforms like Twine, Episode, and Choice of Games are revolutionizing how stories are told, putting the power of narrative choice into the hands of the reader.In today's post, we'll explore the rise of interactive storytelling platforms, discuss how they can impact reader engagement, and highlight how self-published authors can leverage these platforms to enhance their work.What Are Interactive Storytelling Platforms?Interactive storytelling platforms allow authors to craft stories where readers can make choices that directly impact the narrative. Unlike traditional books, which have a linear progression, interactive stories often branch out into multiple pathways, allowing readers to experience different outcomes based on their decisions. These stories can take many forms, such as text-based adventures, visual novels, or even gamified experiences.Platforms like Twine (a free platform for creating choose-your-own-adventure-style games), Episode (a platform with illustrated, interactive stories), and Choice of Games (a publisher of text-based interactive novels) have become popular avenues for both indie authors and professional writers to create immersive, interactive stories.The Rise of Interactive Storytelling: A New Frontier for AuthorsOver the last few years, the demand for more interactive content has been on the rise. With audiences increasingly drawn to video games, virtual reality, and other forms of media that allow them to participate actively, it's no surprise that storytelling is following suit. Interactive storytelling platforms have become a powerful way to blend narrative with interactivity, providing a more engaging experience than passive consumption.Key Platforms for Interactive Storytelling* Twine: Twine is a free and open-source tool that allows writers to create non-linear, interactive stories. It's highly customizable, making it a favorite for authors who want full control over the design and narrative structure of their work.* Episode: A mobile storytelling platform known for its episodic, illustrated, and interactive stories. Readers can make decisions for the characters, which impacts the story's progression. Episode is especially popular in romance and drama genres.* Choice of Games: This platform is home to text-based interactive novels, where players read the story and make choices that affect the outcome. The platform has a dedicated fan base, especially for genres like fantasy, sci-fi, and historical fiction.* Radish Fiction: Radish allows authors to serialize their stories and include interactive elements like character customization or decision-based plots. It's also a great platform for those who want to monetize their writing via microtransactions.* StoryNexus: A web-based platform that allows users to create complex, branching storylines in a card-based format. StoryNexus emphasizes game mechanics in storytelling, making it ideal for more experimental authors.Why Interactive Storytelling Engages ReadersInteractive storytelling changes the dynamic between the reader and the story. Instead of passively reading, the audience is now a participant, making decisions that shape the narrative. This level of involvement heightens reader investment and encourages deeper engagement with the material.Here's why interactive storytelling boosts reader engagement:1. Personalized ExperiencesReaders love stories they can personalize. In interactive storytelling, the choices they make feel like their own, which allows them to feel more connected to the characters and the plot. When readers can influence how the story unfolds, they're more likely to stay engaged for longer periods and even return to explore different outcomes.2. ReplayabilityOne of the unique aspects of interactive storytelling is that it offers high replayability. Readers can go back to the beginning and make different choices to see alternate storylines. This not only increases reader satisfaction but also provides authors with multiple opportunities to showcase different aspects of their world-building.3. Increased Emotional InvestmentInteractive stories often involve moral or emotional decisions, which makes readers feel more personally invested. The ability to steer the narrative heightens the stakes for the reader. They're no longer just spectators—they are co-creators of the story.4. Community BuildingInteractive storytelling platforms often encourage readers to share their outcomes with others, leading to discussions, theories, and even fan communities. By fostering a sense of community, these platforms help build a loyal fanbase that authors can continually engage with.How Self-Published Authors Can Leverage Interactive PlatformsSo, how can self-published authors harness the power of these platforms to enhance their work and broaden their audience?1. Experiment with Non-Traditional FormatsOne of the biggest advantages of interactive storytelling platforms is the freedom they give authors to play with narrative structure. Don't be afraid to break away from the traditional three-act structure. Explore branching narratives, multi-layered plots, and different endings. These platforms give you the creative liberty to experiment and redefine the storytelling experience.2. Reach New AudiencesInteractive storytelling attracts a different kind of audience—one that might not typically be interested in traditional books but loves the interactive elements found in games or digital media. By tapping into these platforms, self-published authors can reach new readers and gain exposure in a fast-growing market.3. Build a Loyal FollowingInteractive platforms often have a built-in community of users who are eager for new content. Engaging with this audience through interactive storytelling can help you grow a dedicated following. Because of the replayability of interactive stories, readers may return multiple times, each time more deeply connected to your work.4. Monetization OpportunitiesSome interactive platforms, such as Radish Fiction and Episode, offer opportunities for authors to monetize their stories. Through microtransactions, premium content, or in-game purchases, authors can earn revenue from their interactive stories. This opens up additional income streams beyond traditional book sales.5. Promote Existing WorkInteractive storytelling platforms can be a fantastic way to promote your other self-published books. By creating a free interactive story based on your existing world or characters, you can draw readers into your universe and pique their interest in your main works.Final ThoughtsInteractive storytelling platforms represent an exciting new frontier for authors who want to break away from traditional narratives and offer their readers a unique, immersive experience. Whether you're writing a choose-your-own-adventure-style story or a visual novel, these platforms allow you to engage with readers in a more dynamic, personal way.Are you ready to explore interactive storytelling in your self-publishing journey? Which platform or format excites you the most?Discussion Questions* Have you ever experimented with interactive storytelling in your own work? If so, what challenges did you face?* What genres do you think lend themselves best to interactive storytelling platforms?* How do you think interactive storytelling could affect reader engagement compared to traditional books?* What interactive storytelling platforms would you be most interested in exploring as a self-published author?* How do you think self-published authors can balance interactivity with traditional narrative elements? Get full access to Author Rachel Cooper at authorrachelcooper.substack.com/subscribe

In the final installment of our fanfiction series, we talk with a publishing professional and fan fiction expert who works in the business of serialized fiction. Katie Fairchild is a marketing associate who uses her expertise in the way fandom audiences read and interact to promote stories on the Radish Fiction app, which is primarily focused on a romance audience. We talk with Katie about the types of campaigns she runs, how serialized fiction fans interact with stories, and how her expertise informs that work. Transcript can be found here: https://hybridpubscout.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Transcript.Episode-65—Katie-Fairchild-of-Radish-Fiction.docx.pdf Find us on... Our website: hybridpubscout.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/hybridpubscout/ Twitter: twitter.com/hybridpubscout Instagram: www.instagram.com/hybridpubscoutpod/ Our newsletter: eepurl.com/gfajR9

Writing books can be a lonely process if we aren't careful. Luckily, serialized fiction platforms such as Kindle Vella and Radish are making it easier for authors to engage directly with readers (as well as get paid!) while they're actively writing their next book. In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with serial fiction author, Calista Jayne. She's had some runaway success on the Radish platform with two of her serial stories and she's here to give us the scoop on how Radish has helped her earn 4-5 figures per month just on that platform alone. She also has some great advice for indies looking to test out the Radish waters. Click here to have a listen! Be sure to check out the show notes by going to authorrevolution.org/129.

November 12, 2021 - Join us as Seung-yoon Lee, CEO, and Co-Founder of Radish Fiction, shares “lessons learned” from his years of experience in media innovation. Before taking on his current position as the Global Strategy Officer at Kakao Entertainment, he founded Radish Fiction, serialized fiction app bringing curated premium, and original stories to readers everywhere, and Byline, the world's leading crowdfunded journalism platform. Seung-yoon was also recognized as one of the inaugural members of Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia. Next-generation entrepreneurs, fiction lovers, members, and friends of The Korea Society and Korea Finance Society are all invited to this discussion moderated by Mark Kim from the Korea Finance Society. Following the COVID-19 health and safety guidelines, we will have limited in-person capacity. The registration for in-person attendance will be first-come, first-served basis. The session will be live-streamed for those who cannot attend in person or prefer to participate virtually. The Korea Society is excited to present this session of the Young Professionals' Network series in partnership with the Korea Finance Society (KFS). KFS seeks to build a community to promote the advancement of Korean and Korean-American financial professionals in the United States through networking, education, and mentorship. We are dedicated to providing a platform for sharing expertise among Korean financial professionals, as well as educational and career programs for young Korean financial professionals and college students to maximize their opportunities for career success. This program is made possible by the support from Yang Won Sun Foundation. For more information, please visit the link below: https://www.koreasociety.org/special-events/item/1534-lessons-learned-with-ceo-co-founder-of-radish-fiction-seung-yoon-lee

“We discovered that the more words we put in front of people, the better return on ad spend we were getting.”Our guest today is Stevie Lutgen, Sr. Manager UA at Radish Fiction. In our conversation today, we talk about the importance of copy(especially long copy) in reaching and retaining valuable audiences. In a world where emphasis is placed on creating short digestible snippets of content, we were surprised to hear that Radish uses paragraphs and paragraphs of text in their most successful ads. In our conversation today, Stevie walks us through the process of selecting, testing, and refining ad copy to best represent their product. We also look at how framing and identifying ‘hooks' can be so pivotal to performance. This week's episode is a masterclass in how words, narratives and framing can so dramatically impact performance in a world where they are almost taken for granted.KEY HIGHLIGHTS

In today's episode, we're talking about Amazon's new Kindle Vella serialized fiction platform: what it is and who should use it. I'll also be talking about the royalty rates authors can expect and the hidden fees Amazon is glossing over. Have a listen!

Our first real serial writing-related topic is— platforms! Alyssa and I tackle Radish Fiction and online fiction juggernaut Wattpad. We weigh the pros and cons of both platforms to help you decide if any of these two is right for you and your publishing needs. We also tackle the Wattpad Next Beta program — which just got out of beta and is now called Paid Stories. Don't forget to tune in to the next episode, part 2 of this two-part series, where we discuss other major online serial fiction platforms.

Squirting Glorification, clit biology, sex toys and more! The 3rd Sister in Smut Dr J joins me!Obtaining her  B.S., M.A., and Ph.D. college degrees all focusing on sexuality and being trained by experts in the field, Dr J's focused her sexuality work threefold. She provided sex therapy, professional consulting and training, and education. Sexuality education was her favorite work, offering programs through her practice and in the community.However, her most rewarding moments came in my college classrooms. Championing sex-positive and holistic sexuality education utilizing personal qualities of genuineness, a non-judgmental attitude filled with compassion, and empathy, gaining her biggest supporters; her students. When they learned she planned to retire from college teaching, they said, “Keep going; find another way to keep on sex educating.”  So she did, by blogging and writing in the genre of erotic short stories.For more information on Dr J and her works, visit her site at http://drjauthor.com/ You can also find her books on Amazon and the mobile app Radish Fiction. Music Credits:​the tunnel-Apparition Overdrive :taken from -Free Music Archive the tunnel-Apparition OverdrivePortrayal- Sea :taken from -Free Music Archive Howie Mitchell & Charlotte Williams-GreensleevesDays Past - In Closing : taken from -Free Music Archive-Days Past-In Closing  

Today on Team Human, we share a conversation with author, musician, humorist, and culture hacker Hugh Gallagher. Gallagher began his professional writing career thanks in part to a college entrance essay that went viral in the 90s, earning the distinction of being an early, if not the first, internet comedy meme. With lines like, “I am a dynamic figure, often seen scaling walls and crushing ice... I can pilot bicycles up severe inclines with unflagging speed, and I cook Thirty-Minute Brownies in twenty minutes…” Gallagher broke the mold, winning a national writing award, a beer with John Kennedy Jr., and a gig writing for Rolling Stone. Douglas and Gallagher look back on Gen X culture hacking, discuss the professional career landscape for creatives, and talk about the inspiration behind Hugh’s latest novel Lifted, a work of digital fiction available via Radish Fiction. It’s a freewheeling Team Human conversation that embraces stepping out of binaries and defaults, and embracing the fringes.All the music you hear on today’s show is thanks to Hugh’s alter ego, the 80s Belgian pop star VON VON VON.Rushkoff begins today’s show with a monologue on penetrating consciousness though art, theater, and creative cultural expression.This show was made possible thanks to our supporters and subscribers on Patreon. If you’d like to join the team, visit teamhuman.fm and click on support. You can also support the show by reviewing Team Human on iTunes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Squirrel voices, kink in writing, and "How Kinky Are You?" games! Meet my guest and good friend, erotica author Mischa Eliot! Author of the short story eroticas, Supervisor Sexcapades and Fix-It Fast series as well as her newest work entitled Knead. She also is writing for Radish Fiction found in the Google Play store.  She wants to bring you something so hot, so passionate, that you’re squirming in your seat with a hand down your pants. (Why are you wearing pants while reading erotica? Oh, wait, are you in public? Okay then.)  Mischa Eliot's works can be found at http://www.mischaeliot.com/  and on Amazon. Also add her on Twitter @mischa_eliot.  The midpod break features a promo for someone I look up to in the community. A fantastic kink educator and presenter Dan who co-produces a 3 Day poly event in Columbus, OH known as Beyond the Love. Please visit the site at http://www.beyondthelove.org/Music Credits:​the tunnel-Apparition Overdrive :taken from -Free Music Archive the tunnel-Apparition OverdriveDays Past - In Closing : taken from -Free Music Archive-Days Past-In Closing

In this episode, I'm talking about Radish Fiction - an app that lets you get paid for your stories.Social Media: https://linktr.ee/amynjohnsonSupport this podcast at https://redcircle.com/aspire-to-think-big/donationsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/amynjohnson• About Radish: https://radishfiction.com/Become A Writer (Application): https://radishfiction.com/writer.htmlSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/aspire-to-think-big/donations