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Guildford, England, United Kingdom

Senior WriterFlowstone Saga - Impact Gameworks, Maryland. Steam/PC, Switch.Hired in to assist and guide the editorial team developing their early draft script into a fully realised narrative for this hybrid RPG/Tetris 16-bit title. Using my extensive experience as a writer and a game developer, I have been working to improve both the dialogue and the plot.

London & South East, England

Versatile, experienced professional game writer, working remotely with a variety of international clients and studios:Senior WriterEndless World - Radiance Games, Beijing. Stream/PCAn idle clicker RPG with a cast of 40+ characters, with storylines that weave in and out of the main story arc. Follows the player character as they are looped repeatedly back.

Script Doctor/WriterRise of Legends - Ingenious Creations, Shenzen. iOS/AndroidBrought in to rewrite the script for this action RPG. The studio had half a story put together but were unable to complete the plot and required some help. I came in and reworked their story, cleaning up their script over the initial levels, before writing the rest of the game's.

Lead WriterHorse Riding Tales - Foxie Games, Sydney. iOS/Android/SteamDeveloped a narrative as per studio's instruction whereby the player takes on the role of a lowly stable girl who rises to be the top show jumper in the land. Linear script that pits a young woman against her nemesis as she slowly comes to realise that her own story is far more complex.

WriterUnannounced Project - Pine Labs, San Francisco. Apple device.Worked in close conjunction with the design team to create a suitable on boarding script for their smart device app, sharpening their placeholder text and polishing all UI copy. I cannot say much more about it, except that it was a very interesting project to work on, and I look forward to.

For an example of my skills, talents and abilities, follow the link to a Twine version of this CV, which comes as a Fighting Fantasy inspired game book. Published versions available on request.

Beeline Interactive Europe, Hammersmith

• Reporting to the Director of Product Development/Senior Producer.
• Part of a team of 16 programmers, producers, artists and testers.
• Development cycles of between 6 to 12 months. Update cycles of 4 to 6 weeks.
• Experienced in free-to-play monetization techniques, game design, project management.
• Sole copywriter on all titles developed in house.
• Liaison with external IP owners and internal stakeholders.

Hammersmith, London

Snoopy’s Street Fair – iOS / Android May 2011 – September 2014Assisting the Producer in the design of in-game content as part of a 12-man team on this World Builder over the course of an 8-month development cycle and subsequent updates. Sole ownership of the narrative development and character dialogue. Continuous liaison with IP owners regarding character.

Capcom, Hammersmith, London.

• Assisting the Head of Studio in the day to day running of a small smart phone game development studio.Responsibilities included:
• QA Manager
• Customer Services Manager
• CopywriterTaking a step up from the Lead QA’s position, it was my responsibility to assist the Studio Head in any and every way possible. This was an excellent opportunity to learn a great deal about game design and.

Hammersmith, London

Initially brought in to work as secondary QA Tester, I quickly took over the role of Lead QA on the iOS title Mr Bill and Max Splosion. Soon after, I proved to be an invaluable member of the team when I was able to use my considerable writing skills to create a fantasy world for an unreleased RPG in which whole continents and races were required, as well.

Writing informed game reviews of Xbox 360 titles.

Editing junior writers copy, posting news stories, reviews, interviews and opinion pieces directly to the site.

Editor Men Only Magazine

London, United Kingdom

Deputy Editor on Club magazine and Men Only.

London, United Kingdom

Sub Editor on monthly title Men Only.

London, United Kingdom

Freelance music journalist writing for the monthly publication, Metal Hammer.

London, United Kingdom

Staff writer for the monthly music publication, Metal Hammer.