This document discusses different types of non-linear storytelling techniques, including disrupted narratives that tell stories out of sequence or withhold information to build suspense, disjointed narratives that use unreliable or repeated story elements achieved through perspective, ergodic narratives with layered stories within stories, branching narratives where readers make choices that impact the story, and multi-linear narratives with parallel storylines or aspects.

1. Non-Linear Storytelling
Dan Tyler

2. Cohesive Models

3. Disrupted
Narrative

4. Non-sequential
Narraive
 Story is told in a different
sequence to how it actually
occurred, without major
change in perspective
 Used to build suspense or
withhold information

5. Disjointed
Narrative
 Story elements are proven unreliable, repeated or
layered
 Achieved with use of perspective
 An ironic twist, bluff, or reveal

6. Non-cohesive Models

7. Ergodic
Narrative
 Narrative which cannot be
experienced in a linear
format
 Layers of story within story

8. Branching
Narrative
 People assume the roles of characters in a fictional setting, taking
responsibility for acting out these roles within a narrative
 Structured decision making and character development
 Actions will succeed or fail according to a formal system of rules
and guidelines

9. Multi-linear
Narrative
Multiple storylines or aspects of
the same story intertwine or run
parallel to each other