Andrea Blythe Svendsen

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Narrative Designer @ One Frog Games
Los Gatos, CA, US
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Los Gatos, California, United States, United States
About Andrea Blythe Svendsen

Enthusiastic author, game writer, editor, and proponent of the Oxford comma with over 15 years of experience writing and editing powerful narratives and content designed to engage audiences.π’π“πŽπ‘π˜π“π„π‹π‹π„π‘With a strong sense of character and voice, I have crafted narratives for games, short stories, poems, short stories, and two short indie films. My work work has been recognized with two Elgin Awards and has been nominated for a number of other creative writing awards, including Sundress Best of the Net, a Pushcart Prize, and more. Known for my ability to capture voice and tone, I am particularly drawn to character-driven work in the fantasy, science fiction, and horror genres. π‚πŽππ“π„ππ“ π–π‘πˆπ“π„π‘With my passion for well-crafted language, I have researched and written more than 600 articles, essays, and blog posts across various platforms, covering topics ranging from video games to aluminum manufacturing. This includes interviewing executives, subject matter experts, and creatives to gather data for writing and publishing feature articles and Q&As. π„πƒπˆπ“πŽπ‘In alignment with leadership, I implement strategies through the development of editorial calendars and style guides to ensure that all content adheres to the required deadlines and style. I have established newsletters and social media from scratch and initiated a regular posting schedule, growing a strong niche audience. Through my work, I have managed contributing writers and collaborated with marketing representatives to create new feature articles and news content. π’πŠπˆπ‹π‹π’Game Design β€” Twine, BitsyWriting & Design β€” MS Office Suite, Google Suite, CanvaNewsletters β€” Mailchimp, Substack, Ghost, Tiny LetterWeb/Blogging β€” HTML, Wordpress, Medium, Google AnalyticsVideo & Audio β€”Β Zencastr, Audacity, LumaFushion, iMovieProductivity β€” Trello, Slack, Hootsuite, DropboxSocial Platforms β€” Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Discord, LinkedInLanguages β€” English (native), Spanish (basic)

Andrea Blythe Svendsen's Current Company Details
One Frog Games

One Frog Games

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Narrative Designer
Los Gatos, CA, US
Andrea Blythe Svendsen Work Experience Details
  • One Frog Games
    Narrative Designer
    One Frog Games
    Los Gatos, Ca, Us
  • Light Metal Age
    Managing Editor
    Light Metal Age Nov 2012 - Present
    South San Francisco, Ca
    β€’ Managed the publication of a print magazine (6 issues/year with 2,500 subscribers).β€’ Established an annual editorial calendar for print and online formats. β€’ Coordinated an overhaul of the magazine websiteβ€”resulting in a more than 300% increase in traffic.β€’ Maintained and updated the online news website, bimonthly email newsletter (4,000+ subscribers), and social media.β€’ Utilized basic SEO strategies and analytics to support changes in online editorial direction.β€’ Implemented and maintained an editorial style guide, establishing publication guidelines and tone.β€’ Interviewed CEOs, executives, managers, and subject matter experts for feature articles and Q&As.β€’ Coordinated and collaborated with contributing writers and marketing representatives to develop editorial.
  • Light Metal Age
    Assistant Editor
    Light Metal Age Jan 2008 - Nov 2012
    South San Francisco
  • One Frog Games
    Narrative Designer
    One Frog Games Nov 2022 - Present
    β€’Β Collaborated with the game designer to develop narrative systems for Monochrome Heights, a challenging platformerβ€’ Wrote and designed quests, scenes, branching dialog, and barksβ€’Β Edited scenes, dialog, and barks to ensure they align with overall tone and narrativeβ€’ Developed small quests in lieu of cut scenesβ€’Β Organized and contributed to design documentation
  • Lost Lake Games
    Writer
    Lost Lake Games Oct 2022 - Present
    β€’ Working on an untitled game project (under NDA). β€’Β Write branching dialog in character voiceβ€’ Collaborate with world building team on defining the world, cultures, and characters
  • Andrea Blythe
    Game Writing & Narrative Design
    Andrea Blythe 2021 - Present
    Collaborative and passionate storyteller focused on crafting meaningful interactive narratives powered by player experience. π†π€πŒπ„ ππ‘πŽπ‰π„π‚π“π’β€’ "What Lies Underneath," Solo Development, June 2022 – A creepy narrative adventure game developed with Bitsyβ€’ "Bluebeard: An Interactive Tale," Solo Development, May 2022 – A branching narrative game developed in Twine
  • Andrea Blythe
    Articles, Essays, And Content Writing
    Andrea Blythe Jan 2010 - Present
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Researched, wrote, and published a variety of in-depth articles, essays, interviews, reviews, and other content for publications such as SUPERJUMP, Interstellar Flight Magazine, and other publications. Launched OnceUponTheWeird.com, a blog and newsletter for horror and weird gaming, movies, TV, and lore.
  • Andrea Blythe
    Author & Poet
    Andrea Blythe Jan 2015 - Present
    San Francisco Bay Area
    Award-winning author of three published poetry chapbooks, along with over 40 published poems and short stories in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. 𝐀𝐖𝐀𝐑𝐃𝐒 & π€π‚π‡πˆπ„π•π„πŒπ„ππ“π’β€’Β 2nd Place, 2021 Elgin Award – for Twelve: Poems Inspired by the Brothers Grimm Fairy Tale (Interstellar Flight Press)β€’ 3rd Place, 2019 Elgin Award – for Every Girl Becomes the Wolf, a collaborative poetry collection written alongside Laura Madeline Wiseman (Finishing Line Press) β€’Β Successfully launched and completed a Kickstarter campaign to fund the publication of a limited edition poetry chapbook that I wrote, designed, and executed. β€’Β Nominated for several additional awards, including the Elgin Award, Pushcart Prize, Rhysling Award, and Independent Best American Poetry
  • New Books Network
    Cohost, New Books In Poetry
    New Books Network Dec 2018 - Jul 2021
  • Zoetic Press
    Associate Editor
    Zoetic Press May 2016 - Jun 2019
    San Francisco Bay Area
  • Campbell Union School District
    Substitute Teacher
    Campbell Union School District Jan 2004 - Dec 2007
  • Aunt Lute Books
    Editorial Intern
    Aunt Lute Books Jun 2006 - Aug 2006
    San Francisco, Ca
  • San Jose Advantage Homes, Inc.
    Proofreader
    San Jose Advantage Homes, Inc. Jan 2006 - Jun 2006

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Andrea Blythe Svendsen attended University Of California, Santa Cruz, De Anza College, West Valley College.

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