Writing is the hardest way of earning a living, with the possible exception of wrestling alligators.
One million booksself-published in 2017. Only 40 of those authors are "successful"
Booksaren't selling like they used to
Bestsellers in each time period by total copies sold
Interactiveenjoying unstoppable growth
Titles from last 10 years
Consumers still love stories
They are human after all
But they expect more
Mixed Media
Blurred lines
Text only days are vanishing quickly. Great storytellers are able to weave imagery, video, and audio into their storytelling.
Interactive
Responsive
Consumers are used to a world that the responds to their voices, whether they're posting a Snapchat story, commenting on a friend's Tweet, or making choices in Black Mirror's Bandersnatch.
Episodic
Engagement over time
Consumers expect regular drips of content from creators they love. They increasingly view media as a service, not a "buy-once and forget" product.
Social
Discuss everything
Consumers love having communities where they can discuss their favorite television shows, movies, games, books, comics, and podcasts.
Bite-Sized
Fits into their schedule
Consumers are busy! They prefer products that work around their schedule, not the other way around. Must be easy to find, try, and understand!
Free
Ownership is dead
The pay-upfront model is on its last legs. No matter what the medium, consumers are increasingly choosing subscription or freemium options for media.
Choices
Freemium Monetization
Dialogue or Prose
Images, Sounds, Visual Effects
Speakers
IntroducingTales
focus on text
Write in dialogue or prose, the choice is yours.
Add Visual Delight
Easily add images, sounds, animations, and visual effects.
Make it Interactive
Give your readers choices on how the story unfolds.
Social Comparison
Let your readers compare their choices/endings with friends.
Iterate Rapidly
Update your stories based on metrics. In seconds. No more working for years in isolations, trying to get things perfect.
Freemium Monetization
Mobile games combine for 85% of app store revenues. Monetize like a freemium game instead of a book.
MultipleFormats
The Modern Book
Prose Heavy
This is the most similar to a traditional book. You'll be able to emphasize words, embed images, and add other visual flourishes.
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Graphic Novel
Dialogue Heavy
This template is a balance between dialogue and the narrator. It includes the ability to show detailed visuals of locations along with character expressions
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Chat Messaging
One on One Chats
Similar to what you might see on Hooked or Lifeline, this type of storytelling is heavy on character to character dialogue.
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Tales
Professional storytellers that need art assets, monetization, and cross-promotion
Interactive Storytelling
Supports Prose
Supports Dialogue
Editing - Scripting View
Editing - Node View
Monetization (Ads)
Monetization (Freemium)
Monetization (Subscription)
Statistical Story Analysis
Access to Asset Library
Cross-Promotion
Optimized For Mobile
Game Engine Integration
Dedicated Support
Twine 2
Independent storytellers who want to create prototypes with node based editing
Interactive Storytelling
Supports Prose
Supports Dialogue
Editing - Scripting View
Editing - Node View
Monetization (Ads)
Monetization (Freemium)
Monetization (Subscription)
Statistical Story Analysis
Access to Asset Library
Cross-Promotion
Optimized For Mobile
Game Engine Integration
Dedicated Support
Inkle
Game teams that need a cinematic dialogue middleware
Interactive Storytelling
Supports Prose
Supports Dialogue
Editing - Scripting View
Editing - Node View
Monetization (Ads)
Monetization (Freemium)
Monetization (Subscription)
Statistical Story Analysis
Access to Asset Library
Cross-Promotion
Optimized For Mobile
Game Engine Integration
Dedicated Support
Wattpad
Emerging writers looking for community feedback and exposure
Interactive Storytelling
Supports Prose
Supports Dialogue
Editing - Scripting View
Editing - Node View
Monetization (Ads)
Monetization (Freemium)
Monetization (Subscription)
Statistical Story Analysis
Access to Asset Library
Cross-Promotion
Optimized For Mobile
Game Engine Integration
Dedicated Support
CompensationStructures
Independent
Work at your pace. Maintain full ownership and receive top tier royalty rates from your published work.
35% Royalty Rate
Maintain 100% Ownership
Maintain Non-Exclusive Rights
Full Access to Tales Writer
Full Access to Asset Library
Discord Community Channels
Cross-Promotion Within Tales App
Sponsored
Receive advances and a dedicated team to help your story be successful, in exchange for slightly lower royalty and ownership.
25% Royalty Rate
$10,000 in Advances
Maintain 75% Ownership
Tales Has Exclusive Interactive Rights
Full Access to Tales Writer
Full Access to Asset Library
Custom Art Assets With Art Director
Dedicated Discord Channel
Featured Placement Within Tales App
Promotion in Newsletter
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