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[Story/Writing] Writer, Proofreader, Translator for English and Dutch Available

A topic by MichaelAngeloH created Mar 12, 2022 Views: 321 Replies: 4
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If you have a game with nothing more but a concept or idea for a story, I can (help) write one.
Whether it's pages of rough story and dialogue or just a list of ideas, something could be made of that.

If you already have an as good as finished story or just dialogue for a game, but need it to be checked or improved, I can help iron things out as well.
Whether it's merely checking for problems or as much as rephrasing or restructuring, I could help with suggestions.

Maybe you want to start from scratch and have a co-writer while you can still focus on the game itself enough.
Pitch me your idea and we'll see if we can get something going.

It doesn't really matter what kind of game it is, but I suppose I lean towards plots with mystery, drama, horror, psychology, (dark) humor, adventure, and so on.
It can be multi-layered and clever, or simple and to-the-point. It can be grounded and visceral, but it could also be lighthearted and fun.

Notes

I'd prefer smaller projects for now, but I won't shy away from a bigger project that's interesting.

I'm also available to translate your text into Dutch in case you're localizing your game.

And I'm also available for music (see my other page), which often goes hand in hand with story, but of course makes for more work to do at once.

Compensation depends on the size of the project, but I'm also willing to work for credit alone on smaller non-monetized projects.

I'm based in The Netherlands, but my times can vary and I can adapt. Natuurlijk is Nederlands dan ook een optie.

If you have any questions, requests, or want to make a proposition, just let me know and we can discuss it.
Contact me through MichaelAngeloH@outlook.com

Hey, here's my idea: a game where you have to manage a shelter of residents in the apocalypse and protect them from random events. What do you think?

Well, that is a very general idea.
I mean, a lot of follow-up questions would have to be asked for context.

But first of all: Is this for a game you’re making or intend to make?

As for the idea: Sure, it has potential, but my mind immediately jumps to games like ‘Fallout: Shelter’ and ‘This War of Mine’.
But it all depends on the overall game as to what can and needs to be written for it.

If you want to pitch me a project with more details, you can also contact me directly.

Sorry, I don't have any more details than that. I guess I'll have to think of them.

It's alright. - It would just be useful to have the context.

What type of game? (Survival, resource-management, linear story, etc.)
Endless gameplay or a set story?
From what perspective? (First-person, third-person, single person, multiple people, specific characters, etc.)
Linear or branching story? - Mandatory or optional dialogue?

What kind of apocalypse? - War? Scientific? Mythological?
What is the situation of people?
How do they live? What do they have left?
What state-of-mind are the people in and what is their conflict?

From that basis, a story could form. - Good luck!