So, you have decided that you would like to have a go at creating your own Interactive Fiction.  How do you go about it?

First you need to pick an authoring system. But, which authoring system is best?

You will need to decide on the answers to questions like do you like programming? or if you feel more comfortable using a GUI? Will you use Windows or a non-Windows platform like Linux or Mac? I would say pick ADRIFT, but then I'm very biased. 

The Cloak of Darkness site may help. This site has a sample game created in all the major (and most minor) authoring systems. You can download the games and authoring system to see which might suit you best.

Failing that download ADRIFT from the Generator page and get stuck in!

Feel free to contact me at richardo@delron.org.uk for suggestions or chat.