METHOD OF DISTRIBUTED STORYTELLING

• US 20080276188A1
• Filed: 01/07/2008
• Published: 11/06/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 05/03/2007
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Michael Zerger
• Original Assignee: Michael Zerger
• Inventors: Zerger, Michael
• Application Number:
  US11/970,174
• Publication Number:
  US 20080276188A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 715/764
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/10 Office automation; Time management

Abstract

A method for distributing a story in a non-linear format comprises providing a story in multiple plot segments through multiple publication sources. An initial plot segment is provided by an author comprising at least one clue for directing a reader to additional plot segments. The additional segments may comprise clues for directing the reader to yet additional segments and eventually a final plot segment providing a resolution to the story.

Claims

1. A method for telling a story comprising the steps of:

utilizing at least one selected publication source to provide an initial plot segment;

providing at least one clue in conjunction with the initial plot segment for directing a reader to additional plot segments;

utilizing a plurality of selected publication sources to provide a plurality of additional plot segments;

providing a plurality of clues in conjunction with the plurality of additional plot segments for directing the reader to additional plot segments;

providing at least one final plot segment comprising a resolution to the story; and

providing at least one clue within each additional plot segment for directing the reader to the at least one final plot segment.

2. The method according to claim 1 wherein the additional plot segments are provided through publication sources other than the selected publication source.

3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the selected publication source is a printed publication.

4. The method according to claim 1 wherein the selected publication source is an internet publication.

5. The method according to claim 1 comprising the additional step of providing a reader interface for receiving feedback from readers regarding additional plot segments.

6. The method according to claim comprising the additional step of providing a spoiler source for a reader unable to access the additional plot segments from the provided clues.