Great insight, David. Thank you! Your point about communication is critical.

I’ve found game writing roles which vary from script writer to game design to level design (including implementation). It’s such a broad, multi-skilled discipline , and in my experience story impacts just about every aspect of game design. No wonder every studio expects different things from a game writer!

I think it’s super important that aspiring game writers know what they’re getting into. I’d like to see more writers with a deep secondary skill they can lean on, too. Game design is critical really, but programming, drawing or even directorial and production management skills can really help a writer out.