How to Be a Video Game Writer

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The video gaming business is a billion dollar industry. It makes more money than movies and television combined. Perhaps you've thought of great ideas for games that you would love to sell but don't know how to break into the industry and get your foot in the door to do so. Here's how to become a video game writer and make your gaming dreams a reality.

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Instructions

Difficulty: Moderate

Things You’ll Need:

Video games
Video game consoles
Computer
Degree in film, writing or new media
Website
Game examples
Business cards

Step1

Play lots of video games, all sorts of games. You need to know about everything currently out on the market as well as everything about to be released. Get a good education and a degree in either writing, film or new media. You will learn a lot from these classes.

Step2

Get an internship with a gaming company. There are numerous developers out there. You will be able to learn a lot about the gaming industry while working there and make some contacts.

Step3

Set up a website that has all your contact information as well as samples of your work. That's right. You need to have samples. Use those millions of ideas in your head and put them on paper. Register those ideas and plans with the Writers Guild of America. You can register the information online 24 hours a day for the small fee of $20 (or $10 for members).

Step4

Network at industry functions and hand out your business card to everyone you meet. You never know who will suddenly need a writer or know someone who does. Tell everyone about your website and send people there to look at your work. It may take time but if your work is good it will get noticed and you will be hired.

Step5

Do great work on your first paying job and it will lead to more work or at least referrals. As you get going join the International Game Developers Association (IGDA). You'll be sure to make a lot more contacts there and be on your way to writing wonderful video games!