Writing Your Story

Writing Your Story

The core of any interactive narrative is the text that brings your world and characters to life. In Kinexus, all story text is written within the Scene Text area of the Scene Editor.

The Scene Text Editor

This is a simple-yet-powerful text area where you write the content for the currently selected scene. What you write here is what the player will read.

Using Markdown for Rich Text

To add formatting like bold, italics, or links to your text, Kinexus supports a simple syntax called Markdown. You don't need to know any HTML.

Here are the most common formatting options:

Desired Effect	How to Write It in the Editor
Bold Text	**Bold Text**
Italic Text	*Italic Text*
Strikethrough	~~Strikethrough~~
A clickable link	[A clickable link](https://www.google.com)

Live Preview: As you type and add Markdown formatting, you can see the results in real-time in the Live Preview window at the top of the Scene Editor. This helps you see exactly what the player will see without having to launch the full game.

Tips for Effective Writing

• Keep Paragraphs Short: Large blocks of text can be intimidating on a screen. Break up your writing into shorter, more digestible paragraphs.
• End with a Choice: Conclude each scene's text with a clear situation that leads into the choices you provide. The text should naturally flow into the options you give the player.
• Use the Preview: Frequently check the Live Preview to ensure your formatting looks correct and the text is easy to read with your chosen styles.