Welcome Writers!

Hello, my name is Zachary Fried and I am deeply connected to storytelling. I created this directory because every element of a video game is crucial and narrative design is far too overlooked. I have struggled to find accessible, consistent, and constructive jams tailored for (entry-level and student) narrative designers and game writers; so, I built Narrative Design Jam: Crescendo and our new Narrative Jam: Community Center. (I would like to shout-out Leonardo Andrade, Fencello, friends, family, and the other five participants for being involved and supporting the jam :D)

My goal is to assist hardworking and passionate writers successfully become employed by game companies, studios, and literary agencies; at the same time, using a free narrative and writing hub. I disagree with the notion that video game writers aren't necessary in the gaming space or writing is a "secondary skill." There are a plethora of opportunities for all levels of writers (with or without a degree) to have fair and secure wages and contracts.

I know I am not the first person to mention or bring this up so I ask for your support and help to improve this community center; please give feedback and share it with anyone who may benefit from it. Then, the quality, nature, and awareness of these jams or "writing labs" will be enhanced. Nevertheless, more storytellers will understand writer integration into the video game industry and resume standards.

This community center will connect you to other writers, give you a place to showcase your talent, and let you get creative. Thank you all again, I'm excited to turn a tide in this industry and help writers everywhere do what they love affordably and safely.

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