Narratiot

Narratiot is a neologism that appears in a small body of writing on narrative theory and digital media. It does not have a standard definition or formal recognition in major linguistic or academic references, and its precise meaning can vary by author or context.

Most usages describe narratiot as the narrative aspect that crosses platforms or modalities, particularly in interactive or transmedia contexts. The term blends “narration” with a suffix intended to evoke technology or portability, though there is no widely agreed etymology or canonical definition.

In practice, narratiot is used to discuss stories that unfold across games, apps, video, and social media, with audience participation shaping the course of the narrative. Because the term is informal, its interpretation tends to be contextual and provisional, and different writers may emphasize different dimensions of multi‑platform storytelling.

Usage notes and reception vary; there is limited formal literature, and references are mostly found in blogs, essays, or online discussions rather than peer‑reviewed scholarship. When used, narratiot is typically defined within the specific argument or study, with clarification provided for how it differs from related concepts such as transmedia storytelling, interactive fiction, and traditional narration.

See also: narrative theory, transmedia storytelling, interactive fiction, media studies.