The Game Writing Guide, Anna Megill
The Game Writing Guide, Anna Megill
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The Game Writing Guide
Get Your Dream Job and Keep It

Author: Anna Megill

Narrator: Andrea Emmes

Unabridged: 10 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 12/12/2023


Synopsis

This comprehensive guide walks listeners through the entire process of getting and keeping a writing job in the games industry. It outlines exactly what a beginner needs to know about education requirements, finding opportunities, applying for roles, and acing studio interviews. Professional writers will learn how to navigate studio hierarchies, transfer roles and companies, work overseas, and keep developing their careers. Written by an experienced games writer with nearly two decades of industry knowledge, this book contains a wealth of interviews and perspectives with industry leaders, hiring managers, and developers from marginalized communities, all offering their tips and insights. Included are examples of materials such as job posts, writing samples, and portfolios, as well as chapter-end challenges for listeners to directly apply the skills they have learned. This book will be of great interest to all beginner and aspiring games writers and narrative designers, as well as more experienced writers looking to hone their skills.

About Anna Megill

Anna Megill is an award-winning game writer and industry veteran with experience writing primarily for modern AAA games. In her nearly two decades of game development, she has worked for some of the top studios around the world, such as Ubisoft, Arkane, Remedy, and Square Enix. A longtime advocate for marginalized voices in games, she provides resources and advice to aspiring writers through her website, AnnaMegill.com. She is currently working at Playground Games on their upcoming Fable game.

About Andrea Emmes

Andrea Emmes is an award-winning audiobook narrator who has recorded over 350 titles. An Audie Award nominee, she has won multiple SOVAS awards and Earphones awards and was named the 2019 Independent Audiobook Awards Best Female Narrator. A total book nerd, she enjoys narrating all genres, especially YA, middle grade, children's, LitRPG, sci-fi, fantasy, romance, and nonfiction.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Nicholas on July 18, 2023

This is easily the most up-to-date game writing guide on the market. It’s built on 20+ years of games experience from Anna Megill and makes great use of insights from her industry colleagues to compile a diverse wealth of knowledge. It’s aimed at giving both working and professional writers a resourc......more