Can you type? Do you have access to a browser? Then you can make and share imaginative, branching stories in Twine, without knowing a word of code.

Twine is an open-source, free tool for telling interactive, non-linear, text-based stories/ games. It lends itself to fictional storytelling, to critiquing and challenging narratives, and to making new narratives of your own. It is an excellent platform for communal learning/ play and for public scholarship.

In this hour-long hands-on, online tutorial, you'll learn the basic mechanics of Twine: 1) how to create your first, simple story (we'll provide the text, so you can concentrate on the mechanics) by 2) creating scenes and 3) creating branching paths for differing outcomes; and 4) how to edit, save, and share your story. If there's time, we'll discuss basic styling.

Join us for Part II: Styling for Aesthetics & Meaning
This workshop will teach you how to add style and complexity to your basic story using CSS styling, game elements like timers and scores, and sound and images. Bring your own narrative.