Where Pen Meets Pixel: Writing for Video Games

Description

In this workshop, Tonia Laird discusses the different roles of writers in AAA and mobile video games, what companies look for in portfolios, and how to write branching dialogue.

Additional Information

Part of the Writes of Spring programming series.

This workshop discusses the different roles of writers in AAA and mobile video games and what companies look for in portfolios. The workshop will also include how to write a quest with branching dialogue from start to finish using the browser app, Twine.

This program is conducted through Zoom. Register to receive a reminder, the evaluation, and any resources.

Click the link to join: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81088768659?pwd=E3HtfXg3plTQW3gmBbHUQhbRcbJ3sn.1 

This program is offered in partnership with the Saskatchewan Writers’ Guild.

Presenter information:

Tonia Laird is a Métis writer from Treaty 6 territory. Her work is included in multiple publications including literary magazines, fantasy and comic book anthologies, and video games Dragon Age 2 and Dragon Age: Inquisition, mobile game, Everlove: Rose, and the interactive novel, Poster Girl. Her first novel, Seventhblade, is due to be released in June, 2025 by ECW Press. Tonia's most recent stint in video games was as a Lorekeeper and world-builder at Thought Pennies Entertainment.

6 spots available

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