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Highly skilled writer with 20+ years of experience crafting narrative arcs, dialogue, character work, and genre-consistent story content across games, film, and publishing. Expert in detailed critical research to build accurate story worlds, systems, and engaging story structures. Known for fast, high-quality delivery under tight deadlines—both independently and in teams—alongside strong communication and leadership. Experienced in cinematic and game workflow needs, with additional background in journalism, copy editing, and production coordination.…Highly skilled writer with 20+ years of experience crafting narrative arcs, dialogue, character work, and genre-consistent story content across games, film, and publishing. Expert in detailed critical research to build accurate story worlds, systems, and engaging story structures. Known for fast, high-quality delivery under tight deadlines—both independently and in teams—alongside strong communication and leadership. Experienced in cinematic and game workflow needs, with additional background in journalism, copy editing, and production coordination.

Graeme Strachan

Writer, Screenplay Writer, Game Developer, +1

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Highly skilled writer with 20+ years of experience crafting narrative arcs, dialogue, character work, and genre-consistent story content across games, film, and publishing. Expert in detailed critical research to build accurate story worlds, systems, and engaging story structures. Known for fast, high-quality delivery under tight deadlines—both independently and in teams—alongside strong communication and leadership. Experienced in cinematic and game workflow needs, with additional background in journalism, copy editing, and production coordination.…Highly skilled writer with 20+ years of experience crafting narrative arcs, dialogue, character work, and genre-consistent story content across games, film, and publishing. Expert in detailed critical research to build accurate story worlds, systems, and engaging story structures. Known for fast, high-quality delivery under tight deadlines—both independently and in teams—alongside strong communication and leadership. Experienced in cinematic and game workflow needs, with additional background in journalism, copy editing, and production coordination.

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Highly skilled writer with 20+ years of experience crafting narrative arcs, dialogue, character work, and genre-consistent story content across games, film, and publishing. Expert in detailed critical research to build accurate story worlds, systems, and engaging story structures.

Known for fast, high-quality delivery under tight deadlines—both independently and in teams—alongside strong communication and leadership. Experienced in cinematic and game workflow needs, with additional background in journalism, copy editing, and production coordination.

Skills

Experience Level

Script

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Key Grip

January 1, 2021 - Present

Coordinated and scheduled filming units in close collaboration with producers, directors, directors of photography, and other department heads. Managed shooting and camera setups to efficiently support storytelling tone and scenic emotion. Plotted, coordinated, and ran technical camera setups during film shoots; ran multiple camera teams and concurrent setups while liaising with crew and staff at all levels.

Scriptwriter at BigPoint Games/Youzu Interactive

September 1, 2020 - April 30, 2021

Wrote bespoke dialogue scripts for multi-part chapters of the main campaign, including branching dialogue trees and related textbox/bark/miscellaneous text. Developed narrative design from draft timelines and location-based plot outlines, maintaining consistent worldbuilding. Researched and compiled historical data to preserve historically accurate characters, locations, and items. Created and expanded characters with individual arcs to support multi-chapter storylines, focusing on memorability and unique identity. Devised multi-chapter romance side-missions for over 20 unlockable spouse characters.

Manuscript Copy Editor at Curiosity Quills Press

July 1, 2013 - October 31, 2016

Copy edited and critiqued full-length book manuscripts and oversaw quality control from first draft submission to final pre-proof draft. Worked with authors to maintain consistency of character arcs and the story universe throughout the manuscript. Performed deep structural breakdowns with focus on character/plot contiguity, narrative flow, and pacing.

Editor-in-Chief at SquareGo Magazine

February 1, 2011 - March 31, 2015

Proofed and edited content daily, checking flow and composition; sourced, edited, and retouched photography. Wrote regular editorials, features, reviews, and previews, and redrafted press releases for news consumption. Planned, wrote, and compiled official documentation, writing and style guides, and user manuals for customized software. Coached staff to professional levels of industry writing quality and confidence.

Journalist, Critic & Reviewer at Various Critical Press Outlets

February 1, 2008 - Present

Provided film, theatre, video game, and restaurant criticism for print and online publications with quick turnaround while maintaining high standards of copy and critique. Applied in-depth industry knowledge to ensure journalistic accuracy and integrity. Produced social media coverage to maximize brand reach during events and festivals (e.g., Glasgow Film Festival, Edinburgh Festival Fringe).