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Dorian πŸ‘Ύ

non-stop fiction

a note from us

  • π–”π–“π–ˆπ–Š π–šπ–•π–”π–“ 𝖆 π–™π–Žπ–’π–Š, there lived an author with a dilemma
  • she just finished the greatest work of fiction; however, she couldn’t help but think: β€œwhat if the plot went another direction instead” πŸ“•
  • the author could only write one book, so she settled on her original plot, leaving her wondering where her new ideas could take her
  • this week’s company gives fiction writers the tools to play out all their ideas πŸ‘Ύ
Dorian Raises $3.25M to Help Fiction Writers Transform Their Stories Into Games and Generate Revenue | Business Wire

in a sentence

Dorian is a no-code interactive storytelling platform that allows fiction writers to create mobile games from their work

  • interactive storytelling: authors turn their tales into choose-your-own-adventure games
  • mobile games: download for free and spend in-app currency to unlock alternative story routes

bulleted version: 

traditional stories start with β€œonce upon a time” 🧞

Dorian’s interactive stories are different every time πŸ”€

the basics

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due diligence

what we like

  • πŸ”₯ a red hot gaming industry: media giants and FAANG are setting their sights on gaming, with the industry expected to add $150b to its value by 2027
    • this will open up more partnership opportunities (late last year, they partnered with Lionsgate) 🎬
  • πŸ“’ no publisher, no problem: today, getting your work out to the masses has never been easier
    • authors can build off each others’ work and earn constant revenue, all while avoiding the publishing house
  • a new audience: while Dorian targets millions of mobile gamers worldwide, they’re bringing authors and fiction fanatics to the gaming industry

potential risks

  • narration saturation: with unlimited stories being created with the same gaming format, will users get bored?
  • 🀝 getting writers on board: it may take some work to convince fiction writers to get into the online gaming industry
  • licensing issues: whether inspired by a Dorian writer or an outside story, new games must abide by copyright laws
    • this has caused complications for companies in the past

founder profiles

comps

why Dorian: Dorian combines traditional writing with new media trends, giving fiction writers ownership and tools to expand their audiences and grow their careers πŸ‘₯