Ian Herring
Student, Writer, and Story Teller.

About
Growing up on a mountain in Tennessee, near the Georgia border, I have had a lot of unique experiences. From visiting Las Vegas with my best friends to competing in the state wrestling tournament. I love to share my experiences with other people in new, exciting ways.
The best type of stories are the ones people can interact with. That places you in the lives of the character(s). Video games are the most efficient way of doing so. And that is why I want to develop story narratives for video games.
I remember creating intense battles and story lines with my toys as a child. I would spend hours in my bedroom acting them out. The joy I felt from it has stuck with me. And that joy is what I aim to recreate for others.
I fully believe stories drive the world. Everyone has their own personal story of their life that is worth sharing. We all deserve the chance to share them. Every decision we make adds to the story of our lives.
People love films, television, books, etc. They become invested in the lives of these fictional characters. We create emotional attachments to people that do not really exist, and I think that is beautiful. For us to be able to care for someone or something that is not real. This just shows how important stories are to us.
Education
McCallie School Class of 2020
Middle Tennessee State University Class of 2024
College GPA – 3.84