The Pocket Mentor for Video Game Writers

Anna Megill

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CRC Press
30 November 2023

Digital animation; Games development & programming

Series: The Pocket Mentors for Games Careers

Want to become a writer in the games industry? Then this is the book is for you. Award-winning game writer Anna Megill provides all the essential information and guidance you need to understand the industry and get your foot on the ladder.

The book explains in simple, clear language exactly what a beginner needs to know about education requirements, finding job opportunities, applying for roles, and acing studio interviews. Professional writers will learn how to run a writers’ room, manage a team, create documentation for various project phases, and navigate studio politics.

The Pocket Mentor is designed to be a just-the-facts companion to The Game Writing Guide: Get Your Dream Job and Keep It, but it stands on its own as an invaluable go-anywhere resource for beginners and seasoned pros alike.

By: Anna Megill
Imprint: CRC Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 303g
ISBN: 9781032252452
ISBN 10: 1032252456
Series: The Pocket Mentors for Games Careers
Pages: 146
Publication Date: 30 November 2023
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Meet Your Mentor. Chapter 1: The Basics. Chapter 2: Wise Up. Chapter 3: On the Hunt. Chapter 4: Introduce Yourself. Chapter 5: Resume Speaking. Chapter 6: Showcase Your Work. Chapter 7: In the Spotlight. Chapter 8: Time to Shine. Chapter 9: The Dotted Line. Chapter 10: Press Start. Chapter 11: Hurdles. Chapter 12: Running the Show. Chapter 13: Making the Team. Chapter 14: Document Everything. Chapter 15: Exit Stage Right. Chapter 16: On the Road. Chapter 17: Wrap It Up.

Anna Megill is an award-winning game writer and industry veteran with experience writing primarily for modern AAA games. In her nearly two decades of game development, Anna has worked for some of the top studios around the world, such as Ubisoft, Arkane, Remedy, and Square Enix. A longtime advocate for marginalized voices in games, she provides resources and advice to aspiring writers through her website. Anna currently works at Playground Games on their upcoming Fable game.