12 practical insights
from a narrative designer
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Everything I wish someone had told me when I was starting my narrative design journey
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Stop asking yourself
"How do I make this better?"
What you'll discover in this playbook
12 real insights that will transform how you approach narrative design
🎯 The biggest mistake most narrative designers make (and how to avoid it)
Hint: It's not about drama or tragedy
🛠️ How to organize complex branching narratives without losing your mind
The exact tools and mindset that keep me sane on massive projects
⚡ The single most useful thing you can do in 1 hour to improve your process
Two powerful options that can save you thousands of hours
💡 Why "not being a writer" is actually holding you back (and how to fix it)
The truth about what makes someone a narrative designer
🎵 One surprising pro tip that always makes my narratives stronger
It's simpler than you think, but many people never try it
"Hey there!"
I'm Mitch, a narrative designer & creator of NarrativeFlow
I've been where you are. Staring at a blank page, drowning in notes, feeling like my "cool idea" wasn't actually all that cool, or even possible.
After years of designing narrative for some of the most powerful video game stories, I've learned what actually works—and what doesn't.
This playbook isn't theory. It's the real, practical insights I wish someone had shared with me when I was starting out.
Every insight in here comes from real experience, real projects, and real results.
I believe your stories have the power to make this world a better place. That's why I created NarrativeFlow, and that's why I wrote this playbook.
After years of designing narrative for some of the most powerful video game stories, I've learned what actually works—and what doesn't.
This playbook isn't theory. It's the real, practical insights I wish someone had shared with me when I was starting out.
Every insight in here comes from real experience, real projects, and real results.
I believe your stories have the power to make this world a better place. That's why I created NarrativeFlow, and that's why I wrote this playbook.
Tired of stories that feel flat despite all your hard work?
Overwhelmed by complex branching narratives and endless revisions?
Feeling like you're not "really" a narrative designer?
Whether you're just starting out or looking to level up your skills...
This playbook will give you the clarity and confidence you need
Here's exactly what you'll get:
📖 12 Core Insights covering:
• Foundations & Philosophy - What narrative design really is and why it matters
• Practical How-To - Real techniques that actually work
• Mindset & Career - How to overcome imposter syndrome and collaborate effectively
• Application & Inspiration - Case studies and pro tips from real projects
🎯 Each insight includes:
• A question you might've asked yourself before
• My honest, practical answer
• Examples, metaphors, and little stories that make it stick
• Actionable steps you can take immediately
💎 Bonus content:
• My personal philosophy on what makes narrative design work
• The exact tools and workflow I use for massive projects
• How to balance storytelling ambition with real-world constraints
• Why good narrative isn't just about making players feel emotions
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This playbook pairs perfectly with NarrativeFlow, the visual tool I built to help narrative designers like you bring your stories to life