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  • The Lazy Designer,  Writing Resources

    So How Do I Get a Job Writing in the Videogame Industry?

    March 1, 2011 /

    In an earlier post I suggested I would eventually explain how an aspiring video game writer might actually go about getting a job in the industry. And then I forgot about it. But I was kindly reminded today about that post and so here goes. Sadly I don’t have too many tips. This is because there are not that many video game companies that actually hire writers on staff. Most use freelance writers, under contract. The stable game writing career with benefits, free breakfasts, and sports cars is a rare beast. I don’t know much about freelance game writing, as I have never done that nor have I worked with…

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