Writing for Other IPs: Joys and Pitfalls
by John Ryan. Learn how to manage working with existing IPs in game narrative writing. What are you allowed to do? What can you expect? And how can you get those gigs?
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What Publishers Are Looking For in a Portfolio: A Conversation with Matt Orr of Wet Ink Games
by Richard Ruane. This interview with Matt Orr shows how to tailor portfolios, present game design samples, convey industry awareness, and highlight relevant skills—all essential strategies for breaking into tabletop and video game writing.
Skill Tests for Video Game Writers
by John Ryan. Game writing tests are crucial hiring steps. Learn what they involve, how studios evaluate candidates, and practical tips to prepare, follow instructions, manage limits, and showcase sharp narrative skills.
How to Show Off Your Work
by Grahame Turner. Learn how to build a compelling game writing portfolio using creative samples, transferable skills, and strategic presentation. Find practical tips for assembling a portfolio that shows your range and creativity.
Tailoring a Game Writing Portfolio
by John Dale Beety. Learn how to tailor your game writing portfolio for specific studios or projects with six strategic steps to boost your chances of landing the job.
Game Writing Portfolios 101
by Austin Conrad. Creating a game writing portfolio can be daunting. This guide offers practical tips for curating, formatting, and presenting excerpts that showcase your strengths across diverse media and writing styles.
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QA and Storytelling in Video Games
by John Ryan When you hear about narrative in video games, positions such as writers and narrative designers might be
Game Writing, Playtesting Game Narratives, The SFWA Blog
Playtesting TTRPG Stories
by Austin Conrad Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are built from basically two elements: game mechanics and narrative. Unlike video games,
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Playtesting Card Games
by Marie Vibbert Every three months, the Cleveland Game Developers host a Play Test Night for our members. Last time,
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Playtesting Narrative Content in Board Games
by Will McDermott Writing narrative content for board games is different from any other writing I’ve ever done. It’s even
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Introduction to Game Writing and Playtesting
by John Dale Beety In science fiction and fantasy (SFF) terms, game writing is exactly what it sounds like: writing
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Game Writing with Text Adventure Games
by Misha Grifka Wander When I teach video game analysis to college students, I sometimes tell them that they’re going