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19Aug 2023 by Graham van der made
My 6 tips to getting started as a video game narrative writer

My 6 tips to getting started as a video game narrative writer

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"Do you have any advice for me on how to get started as a narrative writer?"  "I just wanted to know how you broke into game writing."  "How do you get involved with these types of jobs?"  These are just some of the questions I receive from people who want to be narrative video game writers. Well, brace yourself, because it's finally time to reveal the big secret… …there's no secret. I'm sorry. I know that's not what you wanted to hear, but don't click away yet! The hard truth It really comes down to hard work, determination, and a lot of luck. It's a slog, it's hard, and it's made exponentially more difficult if you don't already know anyone in the video games industry looking for…
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23May 2023 by Graham van der made
Deck of Souls

Deck of Souls

Video Game Writing
Narrative Writer & EditorDeck of Souls is a turn-based strategy card game and deckbuilder developed by Bigboot Studios and published by HeroCraft PC.My RoleI worked across the game's narrative and editorial content, including:Editing existing narrative and side questsWriting new side quests and eventsStory and localisation editingAdditional quest writingConceptual narrative overhaulEditing marketing copy for newsletters and social mediaProject DetailsDeveloper: Bigboot StudiosPublisher: HeroCraft PCGenre: Turn-based strategy / card game / deckbuilderReleased: 10 December 2024View Deck of Souls on Steam
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23May 2023 by Graham van der made
Heart Abyss

Heart Abyss

Video Game Writing
Localisation EditorHEART ABYSS is an action-platformer developed by DEADMAP and published by HeroCraft PC.My RoleI worked on the game's English-language content, including:Editing English localisation textEditing marketing copy for newsletters and social mediaProject DetailsDeveloper: DEADMAPPublisher: HeroCraft PCGenre: Action / Adventure / Indie / StrategyStatus: Coming soonView HEART ABYSS on Steam
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24May 2022 by Graham van der made
Roboholic (2022 Version)

Roboholic (2022 Version)

Video Game Writing
Narrative & Marketing WriterRoboholic (2022) refers to the version of the project I worked on while it was being published by HeroCraft PC.My RoleI worked on the game's narrative and player-facing content, including:Fleshing out the game's lore and narrativeEditing marketing copy for newsletters and social mediaEditing press releasesProject DetailsDeveloper: AxionityPublisher: HeroCraft PCProject: 2022 versionStatus: UnreleasedView the current Roboholic project on Steam
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11Sep 2021 by Graham van der made
One Last Memory

One Last Memory

Video Game Writing
Video Game Details:Title: One Last Memory / The game was rereleased as One Last Memory - Reimagined and uses the identical script.Release date: 5th of November, 2021Genre: Action, Adventure, Casual, Indie, SimulationDeveloper: EpiXR Games UGPublisher: EpiXR Games UGSteam Link: One Last MemoryOther Platforms: Nintendo Switch | Sony PlayStation 4Steam Blurb: "One Last Memory is an emotional story-driven exploration game about an old man who re-discovers his own past and lost memories on his journey through the beauty of nature. It is an adventure filled with joy, sadness and breathtaking locations and environments that are waiting to be discovered."My Responsibilities:Narrative Writer - I wrote the game's narrative.
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