Jayed Wrights A storyteller from the South, Jayed Wrights often sought comfort in the best of what fiction has to offer. While others played sports and made beautiful music, he was studying literature, diving into history, indulging in the hero's journey with comic books and superheroes. He was fascinated with all modes of storytelling, research, editing and grammar, as well as the history and cultural significance behind the world's most influential literature pieces.
His ultimate goal is to be a narrative video game director for DC Comics & Marvel Comics' video games. That particular mode of media has been his absolute favorite to explore simply because they're packed to the brim with content, lore, and multiple perspectives like novels, short stories. As an added bonus, it strings along the cinematic appeal of the films, pumping out storylines as powerful and as well thought-out as long-form television. So, for him, it's important to understand the ins and outs of every piece of the structure to bring to light a better story.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- How a daydream in a university lecture sparked a transmedia pilot called Vampyre of the State.
- Why surrendering to a grander scheme, rather than relentless pursuit, opens doors for artists.
- That storytelling legends like comic books and superheroes provide a foundation for authentic narrative creation.
- How Jayed Wrights studies literature and history to infuse his writing with cultural significance.
- Why understanding every facet of storytelling—from editing to grammar—can elevate a writer’s work.
- How transmedia storytelling respects each medium's unique talents to reveal new perspectives of one tale.
- That a Master’s degree in Creative/Dramatic Writing will sharpen his craft and launch indie projects.
- Why narrative video games, packed with lore and cinematic appeal, are his ultimate storytelling goal.
- How being an emotional anchor for others translates into creating deeply resonant characters.
about the show
America’s Authors is a television documentary series featuring authors, writers, storytellers, and creative entrepreneurs whose work has the potential to reach audiences far beyond the page.
Each episode takes viewers inside the story behind the book, exploring the experiences, ideas, challenges, and purpose that shaped the author’s work. Guests share why they wrote their book, what message they want readers to take away, and how their ideas can create impact in business, culture, entertainment, education, or personal growth.
The series highlights authors who have built meaningful stories, powerful frameworks, industry expertise, or life-changing messages through their writing. From business books and memoirs to self-development, leadership, fiction, and cultural commentary, America’s Authors gives writers a platform to bring their message to a wider audience.
The show also explores the connection between books, media, and screen adaptation, helping viewers see how a strong written idea can become part of a larger entertainment, education, or brand-building opportunity.
For featured guests, America’s Authors provides a platform to share their story, build authority, expand their reach, and show why their work deserves to be seen, heard, and remembered.
