What to Include in Your Videogame Writing Portfolio
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Writer and editor Toiya Kristen Finley teaches practices in portfolio creation.
Description:
“What should I have in my game writing portfolio?” is a common question amongst writers looking to get in to the industry AND writers who are already working in games. In this workshop, gamewriter Toiya Kristen Finley will look at the types of samples game devs look for when they’re vetting writers and discuss how you can show off your creative and technical writing skills. Whether you already have games samples or not, you can modify your existing work to fit a games portfolio, and this session will also look at good examples of online portfolios and talk about why your website’s layout is so important. Track: GCWS Classroom.
Why All Writers Should Read Slush - and How to Do So Effectively
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Editors Gabrielle Harbowy and Kelli Fitzpatrick present a lecture and discussion about slush-reading: what it is, why it's helpful, how to be good at it.
Write Club is a regular game writing event held during gaming cons! It’s an improvisational writing challenge; offering opportunities to write humorous takes on topics game writers regularly face. The Gen Con edition, led by Alexander Bevier and Richard Dansky, will serve as a lighthearted chance for new writers to get a sense of game writing while also showcasing their sense of humor. Fun will be had by all! Track: GCWS Event.
Writer Kelli Fitzpatrick teaches techniques of effective flash fiction.
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In this workshop, learn tips and tricks for writing flash fiction: stories under 1,000 words from writer Kelli Fitzpatrick. Workshop covers elements of flash fiction, interactive practice, fast drafting time, discussion of markets for sci-fi/fantasy flash, and if time permits, some example feedback on volunteer participant work. Appropriate for beginners and experienced writers. Please bring a pen and paper or a charged device. Track: GCWS Classroom.
Writer George Jreije teaches techniques of marketing and selling children's books.
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In this workshop, traditionally-published children's author George Jreije whose books sold at two six-figure auctions, will teach the keys to effectively writing, marketing, and selling children's novels to publishers, will centered on the experience of the teacher. Track: GCWS Classroom.
Writer George Jreije teaches techniques to keep writing and selling in mind while writing graphic novels.
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Graphic novels are exploding in popularity, especially among younger readers. In this workshop, author George Jreije, who sold a graphic novel series to a major publisher at auction, will equip attendees with the knowledge to begin writing their own graphic novels with the intention to publish. Track: GCWS Classroom.
Editor Diana M. Pho teaches how to write to optimize your written work to be friendly to be recorded in audio.
Description:
Podcasts, audio dramas, audiobooks, and more--storytelling for the ear has exploded in the past few years. Interested in making sure your script can hit the right notes? Join Special Guest Diana M. Pho for a presentation on craft elements to consider in this medium, whether you are new to audio writing, interested in adapting prose for audio, or looking to learn more about how the industry works. Track: GCWS Classroom.