In 2020, I met Susan O'Connor of The Narrative Department at the Austin Writer's Festival. She opened my mind and invited me to bring my screenwriting, production design, team building, & creativity to game writing.

 

There was only one problem, I was born in the age of Atari's Pong and had shunned video games as bang, band, chase, chase, male driven narratives. I had a lot to learn, and I felt like a Crone.

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With her push and support I have learned:

1) Games are for all age groups, cultures, orientations, and interests

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2) The Game industry is still figuring itself out, so there are no rules to keep old ladies out of the fun

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3) Games are hard for everyone, that's the point, they are supposed to be challenging

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4) Games can deliver the most immersive, emotional, imaginative experience beyond any other media available

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5) Games are a perfect place to combine my writing, producing, design, teaching, and team building experiences

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I no longer feel like a Crone. I'm a game writer navigating the the world of game writing just like everyone else.

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Thank you, Susan!