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Game Writing Job Hunt Misconceptions

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In this video, game writer Sande Chen lists the top 5 game writing job hunt misconceptions she found during her research on job seekers wanting to break into the video game industry. Some were in related careers like social media management or comedy writing. They came from all walks of life. Some were students. Don't be passed over.

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New and Improved Game Writing Portfolio Webinar!

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Last year, I was planning to have another run of Game Writing Primer but the pandemic and subsequent lockdown made that impossible. PlayCrafting asked me to do a Webinar, which I knew could not be the same as the popular workshop series, Game Writing Portfolio Workout. I'll notify you when it's time for class.

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Save the Date: Webinars Coming

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The autobiographical essay was the first memoir type of writing that I had ever published and it was later included in Covid-19 memory projects and in ArtsWestchester 's exhibition, " Together apART: Creating During Covid." At the same time, I've been interviewing hiring managers and updating my webinar on game writing portfolios.

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A Day in the Life of a Game Writer

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Her writing credits include Independent Games Festival winner Terminus and the PC RPG of the Year, The Witcher, for which she was nominated for a Writers Guild Award in Videogame Writing. Sande Chen is a writer and game designer with over 15 years of experience in the industry.

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Dear Daughter: A Quarantine Essay

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As an educational design expert, I feel like this time alone with my daughter has not only been incredibly valuable, but also magical. I don't often write personal essays, but in 2019, I did a reading of 3 personal essays about growing up in the Hudson Valley area. " Here's the link!

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PlayCrafting Student Spotlight Update

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It was a delight to hear from my former game writing students at PlayCrafting. They attended the one-night Game Writing Portfolio Workout sessions or the multi-week intensive Game Writing Primer course. Here are some highlights! Kyle Erf made a career switch.

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2020 Women in Games Hall of Fame Awards

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Although we've been confined to virtual conferences, it's been great to share my knowledge this year at LudoNarraCon , GamerJibe Career Fest , and the Freelance Writing Success Summit. Sande Chen is a writer and game designer with over 15 years of experience in the game industry.

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