Knowing what you know now, what advice would you have given yourself for 2020?
What genre would you name your year in 2020?
If 2020 were a video game, what 3 items would you have prepared yourself with?
If 2020 were a novel what would you call it?
What was your favorite unexpected adventure of 2020?
We are all storytellers at heart it seems – we had some amusing, poignant, and thoughtful responses.
Willamette Writers and Soma Games want to provide you with an access-all-areas pass into the craft and career of video game writers!
Watch this space for news of an online presentation where participants will learn the ins and out of vi
Video games are places where exploration of characters, circumstances, and conflict sit front and center just as they do in books and short stories. The craft and career of a games writer, although differing from other forms of media, is rooted in the fundamentals of compelling storytelling. With video games now arguably situated as the most influential form of media, writers would be amiss not to consider this industry as their chosen career path.
Regardless of your writing experience level or background, our presentation will equip you with inspirational ideas and approaches to craft your stories for this ever-growing audience and sector.
Thanks to all those who reflected on the #OregonParkBenchStory.
We dedicate this project to the memory of John Bergquist, one of the founders of Soma Games, (along with Chris Skaggs and Rande Bruhn) who recently died as the tragic result of an auto accident. John, who had been working with us on this idea from the beginning, brought much creativity, energy, and thoughtfulness to the project. We hope that by dedicating this bench, and the #OregonParkBenchStory to John, in some small way will help his kindness and wisdom will live on.