The Video Game Writer’s Guide to Surviving an Industry That Hates You

In an industry that can seem like it’s stacked against a game writer’s professional survival, knowing how to navigate the choppy waters of building schedules, interfacing with other team members, getting actionable feedback and putting yourself in a position to do your best work without killing yourself is vital information.

A 25-year veteran of the video game industry, Richard Dansky has written for franchises including The Division, Assassins Creed, Far Cry, Splinter Cell, and many more. He has published 8 novels and 2 short story collections and was a key contributor to the classic TTRPG setting The World of Darkness. Widely regarded as a leading expert on game narrative and writing, he is currently the Narrative Director at Romero Games. Richard lives in North Carolina.