Gather ‘round the campfire…
Story is at the heart of all great experiences.
As a writer and game designer with over a decade of experience, I can unlock the narrative potential of your game. No project is too small, and no production is too early (or late!) to bring in professional assistance.
Whether you need:
finely crafted character drama,
system design for a thriving story engine, or
help with nailing the ninety-three different ways to say “Objective Complete”,
… you’ve come to the right place!
Read below to find out more about my services, or contact me for a chat.
Comprehensive narrative design that brings your game to life.
Just like every story is different, every project is different. What works for one game won’t necessarily work for another. Some projects need a truckload of content, others require a lighter touch.
My approach with every project is to find the right amount of storytelling that will make your game resonate with its audience. From procedural event systems to hand-crafted cinematic drama, whichever is best for your project is what we’ll do.
This is a collaborative process that can also empower your team to make creative storytelling decisions. Not all games need cinematics, not all games need deep lore. The intent is to find the best storytelling options that suit your project goals and scope.
“The voice acting (and writing!) here manages this effortlessly, whisking me away to a place that shows — like Black Lab did with Deadlock — that a real love of the source material went into this game”
— Luke Plunkett, Warhammer 40,000: Battlesector: The Kotaku Review
Story in the age of interaction.
A specialist approach to scriptwriting for games of any size, whether you require a dozen barks, or thousands of lines of dialogue.
One of my core pillars when working with story is authenticity. Die-hard fans can tell if a game is authentic to its setting within seconds. It all starts with getting the tone right, and developing the player’s trust from there.
When the time comes to implement the story, scripts can be delivered in traditional script format for proofing and performance capture, and/or spreadsheet format for bulk imports and implementation.
Not just distant mountains…
Do you need a one-stop resource that contains every detail about your setting and characters?
A story bible is an extremely valuable asset for the whole team. This all-inclusive documentation will get everyone on the same page, where you can document important plot decisions, and share your vision with investors, future collaborators, and external stakeholders.
A story bible isn’t just about world-building; it’s about finding answers that will guide your whole team for the rest of the production.
“The Broken Alliance pays even more respect to the lore of the universe, adding on top of a game that is already faithful but unique in its own right.”
-Maxim Klose-Ivanov, Battlestar Galactica: Deadlock – Time to Revisit an Underrated Gem
Bring the words to life.
If performance capture is on the cards, you want to maintain the integrity of the writing. And there’s no better way than having the actual writer in the recording session!
I can work with your audio production team to get the most authentic performances out of your voice talent. While your noise wizards focus on microphone levels and bit rates, I can guide your actors through the script to extract every last drop of dramatic juice from their lines.
Great performance goes hand-in-hand with meaningful writing. Real story happens when the two harmonise into unforgettable moments.
Phew! You made it to the end. Great job!
Since you’ve made it this far, you’ll probably want to know more, so let’s have a chat.
Whether you need a quote for a fully voiced twenty-hour campaign script, or you just have a couple of questions about in-game text, get in contact with me!
I can’t wait to hear your interactive & narrative questions.
Talk soon!