About the event

It's an exciting time to be a writer. Not only are the audiences' attention changing around how you tell a story to them, you now have a much wider palette than ever before in which to draw them into the worlds you create; from new digital platforms (social networks, tablet computers) to reinventions of old forms (such as e-books).

This event is about helping you understand that wider palette to tell a story. They are two days of inspirational talks, demos which will help you develop stories that push the boundaries of what is possible for a protagonist, drama and audience involvement in the digital age. More importantly we hope it will help you connect with other writers and professionals who are also starting on this journey.

Come to the Immersive Writing Lab if you are interested in:

• Writing & Technology
• Interactive Fiction
• Storytelling that is told on more than one platform at a time
• Linear vs. Non-Linear Narrative Drama
• Character Development

After the event, we will be running a 3 month competition for you to enter, with two prizes:

1st prize: 6k development fund for the winning storyworld to be developed by Portal Entertainment
2nd prize: The Top 5 entries will be given professional feedback from BBC Multiplatform Exec Producer Sarah Clay (Becoming Human, Waterloo Reunited, E20).

We're here to create the writers of tomorrow - I hope this event helps you on that journey.