Kathryn Stanley
About Kathryn Stanley
Kathryn Stanley serves as the Principal Story Lead at Episode Interactive, where she leads the Onboarding Story Initiative and has produced top-performing stories for new users. She has a background in creative writing and psychology, and her artistic talents extend to ceramics, which have been featured at Amber Interiors.
Work at Pocket Gems
Kathryn Stanley has been serving as the Principal Story Lead at Pocket Gems since 2013. In this role, she leads the Onboarding Story Initiative at Episode Interactive, focusing on crafting engaging stories for new users. Kathryn is notable for being the only member of the Episode team to have produced three onboarding stories, which are the initial narratives that new players experience upon downloading the app. Her contributions have significantly impacted user engagement and retention.
Education and Expertise
Kathryn Stanley pursued her education at several institutions. She studied at the Friends School of Baltimore, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2004 to 2008. She then attended Elon University for one year in 2008 to 2009. Following this, she completed her studies at the University of Maryland, focusing on Psychology and Creative Writing, and obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2009 to 2012. This diverse educational background supports her expertise in storytelling and narrative development.
Background
Before her current role at Pocket Gems, Kathryn Stanley worked as a Featured Writer at Thought Catalog from 2015 to 2016 in San Francisco, California. She also served as an Assistant to Corey Mandell at Corey Mandell Professional Screenwriting Workshops from 2017 to 2018 in the Greater Los Angeles Area. These positions provided her with valuable experience in writing and storytelling, contributing to her current success in the interactive storytelling industry.
Achievements
Kathryn Stanley has produced notable works at Episode Interactive, including 'The Prince's Bride,' which is recognized as the top-performing story of all time within the platform. This story achieved more than twice the average performance of other stories, highlighting her ability to create compelling narratives. Additionally, her side hustle in ceramics has gained recognition, with her work featured at Amber Interiors, showcasing her artistic talents beyond her primary focus on storytelling.
DIY Home Renovation Passion
Kathryn Stanley has a passion for DIY home renovation. She has completed various projects, including building barn-style garage doors and custom built-ins. This interest reflects her creativity and hands-on approach, which complements her storytelling skills in her professional work.