Game Writer

Job Description:

Video game writers write and improve the story, characters, dialouge, and other story related elements of video games. They do research in order to make the story, details, backstory, and characters better or more accurate. They work with the people implementing their work into the game, such as the artists, coders, and other designers.

Salary average: $71,591-$85,860

Occupational Outlook:

for writers and authors (in general), the employment is expected to grow 4% from 2022 to 2032

Links to Learn More About This Career:

Educational Requirements:

there are no formal qualifications in general but knowing coding and having a degree in creative writing can help. Do know though that some companies may have requirements.

Virginia Tech

Address: Blacksburg, VA 24061

Website: https://www.vt.edu/

Information on the Major: https://liberalarts.vt.edu/academics/majors-and-minors/creative-writing-major.html

Murray State University

Address:102 Curris Center, Murray, Kentucky

Website:https://www.murraystate.edu/index.aspx

Information on the Major:https://www.murraystate.edu/academics/CollegesDepartments/CollegeOfHumanitiesAndFineArts/EnglishAndPhilosophy/UndergraduatePrograms/CreativeWriting.aspx

Northern Kentucky University

Address: Nunn Drive | Highland Heights, Kentucky 41099

Website: https://www.nku.edu/

Information on the Major: https://nku.edu/academics/artsci/programs/undergraduate/english.html

Soft Skills, Characteristics, and/or Abilities Need For This Career:

Writing ability
Plot development
Characterization
Communicating your ideas
*sometimes* coding/programming
*sometimes* design
getting along and working with others

Software Knowledge Needed For This Career:

popular coding software

outlook

gmail

Pros and Cons to Choosing This Career

Pros (Positives to this Career)

You get to create storylines and charaters for video games, only needing a writing ability
You may get to work on other parts of the game development process, or write more material for the game, such as a guide, or a backstory
You may get to work with a variety of different games and be able to be the one who drives the concept of the game, shaping it.

Cons (Negatives to this Career)

You may be restricted in what you are allowed to do by the people in charge of the project, making your creative freedom much hindered
You may need to pick up these extra skills in order to become more likely to be hired.
More experience does not directly correlate to higher earnings, or getting to work on a larger project. You also may have your ideas disregarded, or they may not fit with other's plan for the game

Typical Working Conditions For This Career:

You will likely be working inside, the working hours seem very poor for people in the game development industry, you will probably be working with other people, and may be asked to do other jobs on top of yours

Career Researched By: Torin Jump