I am a passionate and motivated writer with almost 10 years of professional writing experience across copywriting, SEO, technical writing, screenwriting, creative writing, and narrative design for games. I excel at building meaningful relationships with clients and teammates, and I thrive in collaborative environments while also delivering high-quality work independently under tight deadlines. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft engaging stories and experiences, and I bring strong communication and project-management skills to every project. My background spans freelance work, game studios, and education, which has sharpened my ability to adapt to diverse projects and audiences. I’m committed to learning, growing, and delivering value through clear writing, thoughtful storytelling, and creative problem-solving.

Ben Carey

I am a passionate and motivated writer with almost 10 years of professional writing experience across copywriting, SEO, technical writing, screenwriting, creative writing, and narrative design for games. I excel at building meaningful relationships with clients and teammates, and I thrive in collaborative environments while also delivering high-quality work independently under tight deadlines. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft engaging stories and experiences, and I bring strong communication and project-management skills to every project. My background spans freelance work, game studios, and education, which has sharpened my ability to adapt to diverse projects and audiences. I’m committed to learning, growing, and delivering value through clear writing, thoughtful storytelling, and creative problem-solving.

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I am a passionate and motivated writer with almost 10 years of professional writing experience across copywriting, SEO, technical writing, screenwriting, creative writing, and narrative design for games. I excel at building meaningful relationships with clients and teammates, and I thrive in collaborative environments while also delivering high-quality work independently under tight deadlines. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to craft engaging stories and experiences, and I bring strong communication and project-management skills to every project.

My background spans freelance work, game studios, and education, which has sharpened my ability to adapt to diverse projects and audiences. I’m committed to learning, growing, and delivering value through clear writing, thoughtful storytelling, and creative problem-solving.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Writer/Editor
December 1, 2023 - Present
I write and edit high-quality content, provide copywriting for a range of business needs, collaborate closely with clients, and consistently meet strict deadlines.
Games Writer at Foxie Games
July 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
I brainstorm and develop concepts, write complex engaging stories, and craft characters with compelling dialogue. I also plan and organise complex projects while collaborating within a large creative team.
Content Writer at Swyftx
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2022
I researched and wrote high-quality educational articles, created engaging copy for web, EDMs, and socials, wrote for SEO, proofread and edited materials, curated publishing calendars, and collaborated with a large team while managing junior writers and freelancers.
Retail Contact Centre Specialist at Concentrix
February 1, 2020 - December 1, 2020
I provided excellent customer service, responded to queries in a helpful and timely fashion, and worked with a wide range of tech products and services, including Apple products.
Narrative Designer at Real Serious Games
March 1, 2018 - August 1, 2019
I wrote stories, characters, dialogue, and scenarios for experiences; collaborated with design and art teams to create immersive worlds; maintained the creative vision from start to finish; developed and tested VR experiences; performed QA and playtesting; worked with professional voice actors.
Freelance Writer/Editor
May 1, 2014 - March 1, 2018
I wrote and edited high-quality content, provided copywriting for various business needs, communicated closely with clients, and consistently met deadlines.
Guest Lecturer/Tutor at Queensland University of Technology
March 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017
I prepared weekly lecture and tutorial material, responded to student queries, led class discussions, conducted writing exercises, and liaised with lecturers and other tutors.

Education

Doctor of Philosophy in Creative Writing (Interactive Storytelling) at Queensland University of Technology
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Bachelor of Fine Arts (with first class honours) in Creative and Professional Writing at Queensland University of Technology
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2013
Bachelor of Games Development and Interactive Design (Majoring in Digital Media) at Queensland University of Technology
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Education, Professional Services, Gaming