Jim Pope

Dr. Jim Pope is a Principal Academic in English and Communication at Bournemouth University, Faculty of Media and Communication. He is based at Talbot Campus and has been a key figure in advancing interactive digital storytelling in both academic and public spheres. His work bridges creative writing, media education, and digital technology, with a strong focus on reader engagement and narrative design.

His research interests include:

• Interactive Digital Storytelling
• Children's Literature and Reader Response
• Media Education and Digital Literacy
• Narrative Design in New Media
• Arts-based Research
• Hyper-narrative and Non-linear Texts

Jim Pope's recent publications reflect a consistent focus on digital narrative tools like Genarrator and the New Media Writing Prize, exploring how interface design, user experience, and interactivity shape reading and writing practices. His work spans journals in digital humanities, media studies, and creative writing education, demonstrating interdisciplinary reach and practical impact in both pedagogy and public engagement.

He is actively involved in outreach, including co-chairing the digital art exhibition at the International Conference for Interactive Digital Storytelling (2019–2020) and contributing to the British Library’s Emerging Formats archive. He founded and maintains the Genarrator platform and the New Media Writing Prize, key resources in the digital storytelling community.

Jim Pope supervises undergraduate dissertations and teaches courses in Children's Literature, Interactive Digital Storytelling, and Creative Writing. He holds a PhD from Bournemouth University (2007) on readers' responses to interactive fiction and is a member of NAWE and MeCCSA.