Paul Merrill Email & Phone Number

I have over 15 years experience writing dialog and stories for games. I specialize in creating memorable characters and funny, quirky dialog. Past clients include Disney, Dreamworks, Nintendo, and Microsoft. I also wrote the majority of the dialog and jokes for the Backyard Sports series...even Pablo! Recent projects include:Project Spark (2014), Microsoft.

I've worked as a creative writer/idea-type person since 1998, writing for clients like Microsoft, Nintendo and Disney.You can find links to my online portfolio here: http://www.seepaulwrite.com WORK EXPERIENCE:TELEVISION: Wrote for and acted in the Emmy award-winning PBS show Biz Kid$ (2012). (www.bizkids.com ) The show was an education program aimed at.

Working as a freelance writer, I helped write and edit copy and an email campaign for Getty Images.

Working as a freelancer, I conceived and wrote a screenplay for a short video that Run Studios produced for Microsoft. I also played the lead role in the video.

Wrote and edited dialog and narration for PC and Xbox One title Project Spark. Worked closely with design team to find the right tone for this family-friendly world building / fantasy game. http://www.projectspark.com/#home

Wrote and edited copy for Microsoft's Media Acquisition website. (Freelance)

• Writer, Creative Consultant
• Working off and on over the years on a freelance basis, I wrote and conceptualized several pitches and promotional videos for clients like Microsoft, The Gates Foundation and T-Mobile.

• Writer, Narrative Designer (Freelance)
• Wrote voice-over narration for Forza Motorsport 5, the latest addition to the top-selling car racing franchise in the world and launch title for the Xbox One console. As Forza prides itself on immersive realism and.
• Also helped with the design and creation of the new digital manual for Xbox One.
• In addition to my regular creative writing duties, was asked to help with the timing and syncing of in-game subtitles by editing.inf and.xml files.

• Writer, Creative Consultant (Freelance)
• I developed the voice for SAGA, a life-blogging app for iPhone and Android. I wrote most of the dialog and text for the app, as well as copy for the website and email campaigns.

• Writer, Narrative Designer (Freelance)
• I wrote humorous dialog and limericks for the mobile puzzle/adventure game Plunder.
• I was given concept art and was tasked with creating personalities and backstories for all the characters.
• Created a compelling storyline that encouraged players to continue the game.

• Writer, Actor
• I was a staff writer on the Emmy Award-winning PBS show Biz Kid$, where I pitched sketch ideas every week. I wrote dozens of short comedy sketches that targeted specific educational goals about business and money.
• I also got to work on the other side of the camera, playing several on-screen roles on the show.

I was one of the original board members of the People's Republic of Komedy, a Seattle-based non-profit group dedicated to creating intelligent, creative comedy shows featuring stand-up, sketch and improv. At our peak, we produced live shows a week in Seattle, as well as the Regional Comedy stage at Bumbershoot.In addition to writing and performing, I.

I edit and contribute to Supersonicsoul.com, the #1 Seattle Supersonics blog on the internet. I created the website in 2004 (along with Rafael Calonzo and Peter Nussbaum) and it is now the top ranked Sonics blog on almost every search engine (Google, Yahoo!, MSN, etc). Supersonicsoul has also been mentioned in the New York TImes, ESPN.com and SLAM. Besides.

I helped create original characters, consulted on game design and wrote nearly every word of dialog in the best-selling, award-winning line of Backyard Sports Games.

I helped create original characters, consulted on game design and wrote nearly every word of dialog in the best-selling, award-winning line of Backyard Sports Games.

· - Wrote dialog and in-game text for a Nintendo DS game based on the hit Disney Channel show “That’s So Raven”· - Worked closely with producers and game designers to improve game logic and design - Did extensive research to capture show’s unique style

· - Wrote two short interactive children’s books (15-20 pages each) for the Telestory system based on the classic kid’s program "Thomas the Tank Engine".· - Worked closely with licensors to ensure the proper tone of characters.

- Wrote two short interactive children’s books (15-20 pages each) for the Telestory system based on the Disney Channel show “Power Rangers Mystic Force”.·- Did extensive research on show’s characters and plotlines.

· - Wrote several books for Nintendo, including Pups: The Official Nintendogs Companion, Battalion Wars: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, and Animal Crossing Wild World: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide· - Wrote nearly 200 pages of copy for each book, which featured game tips, character bios, and extensive background information · - Assisted in.

• Writer, Narrative Designer
• Wrote all in-game text, dialog and play-by-play for the best-selling Backyard Sports series.
• Worked with the NFL, NBA, WNBA, MSL, NHL and Major League Baseball to meet standards for their brands.
• Wrote dialog for many of the world’s greatest athletes, including Ken Griffey, Jr., Kobe Bryant and Brett Favre.
• Helped create dozens of classic original characters.
• Developed characters and storylines for future film, television, and game projects

· - Wrote several books for Nintendo, including Pups: The Official Nintendogs Companion, Battalion Wars: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide, and Animal Crossing Wild World: The Official Nintendo Player's Guide·- Wrote nearly 200 pages of copy for each book, which featured game tips, character bios, and extensive background information ·- Assisted in.

I helped create original characters, consulted on game design and wrote nearly every word of dialog in the best-selling, award-winning line of Backyard Sports Games.

Writing For Television, Writing For Film

Over the course of two summers, I completed the "Writing for Film" and "Writing for Television" programs at Seattle Central.

Aa, Journalism, English

Was Editor-in-Chief of school newspaper.

Education record