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Hi there! I'm Jacob M. Joosten, a writer and game narrative enthusiast based in Wisconsin. I enjoy crafting stories, designing game scenarios, and collaborating with teams to turn ideas into playable experiences. My work blends narrative writing, puzzle concepts, and an eye for shared storytelling across media, especially in game jams and digital projects. I'm currently developing a solo digital novel inspired by musician biopics and role-playing games, built with a Twine-style approach using HTML and CSS. This project highlights my interests in world-building, character dialogue, and interactive storytelling, and I hope to publish it as a Steam release with original music from collaborators.…Hi there! I'm Jacob M. Joosten, a writer and game narrative enthusiast based in Wisconsin. I enjoy crafting stories, designing game scenarios, and collaborating with teams to turn ideas into playable experiences. My work blends narrative writing, puzzle concepts, and an eye for shared storytelling across media, especially in game jams and digital projects. I'm currently developing a solo digital novel inspired by musician biopics and role-playing games, built with a Twine-style approach using HTML and CSS. This project highlights my interests in world-building, character dialogue, and interactive storytelling, and I hope to publish it as a Steam release with original music from collaborators.

Jacob M. Joosten

Writer, Content Creator, Graphic Designer, +5

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Hi there! I'm Jacob M. Joosten, a writer and game narrative enthusiast based in Wisconsin. I enjoy crafting stories, designing game scenarios, and collaborating with teams to turn ideas into playable experiences. My work blends narrative writing, puzzle concepts, and an eye for shared storytelling across media, especially in game jams and digital projects. I'm currently developing a solo digital novel inspired by musician biopics and role-playing games, built with a Twine-style approach using HTML and CSS. This project highlights my interests in world-building, character dialogue, and interactive storytelling, and I hope to publish it as a Steam release with original music from collaborators.…Hi there! I'm Jacob M. Joosten, a writer and game narrative enthusiast based in Wisconsin. I enjoy crafting stories, designing game scenarios, and collaborating with teams to turn ideas into playable experiences. My work blends narrative writing, puzzle concepts, and an eye for shared storytelling across media, especially in game jams and digital projects. I'm currently developing a solo digital novel inspired by musician biopics and role-playing games, built with a Twine-style approach using HTML and CSS. This project highlights my interests in world-building, character dialogue, and interactive storytelling, and I hope to publish it as a Steam release with original music from collaborators.

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Hi there! I’m Jacob M. Joosten, a writer and game narrative enthusiast based in Wisconsin. I enjoy crafting stories, designing game scenarios, and collaborating with teams to turn ideas into playable experiences. My work blends narrative writing, puzzle concepts, and an eye for shared storytelling across media, especially in game jams and digital projects.

I’m currently developing a solo digital novel inspired by musician biopics and role-playing games, built with a Twine-style approach using HTML and CSS. This project highlights my interests in world-building, character dialogue, and interactive storytelling, and I hope to publish it as a Steam release with original music from collaborators.

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Work Experience

Solo Digital Novel Development at Personal Project

September 1, 2023 - Present

Creating an original story inspired by musician biopics and role-playing games; built using CSS and HTML in a program called Twine. The project is ongoing and planned as a digital novel, potentially sold on Steam with original music from a collaborating artist.

Article Writer at Independent / UW-Stout News Writing Class

September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Drafted news-style articles and vignettes based on specific locations, detailing my experiences there for a news article writing class.

Solo Digital Novel Developer at Independent Project

September 1, 2023 - Present

Developing an original story inspired by musician biopics and role-playing games; built using CSS and HTML in Twine; planned as a digital novel with original music from a collaborator.

Article Writer at UW-Stout News Article Writing Class

September 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023

Drafted news style articles and vignettes based on specific locations; created a profile detailing a friend’s experiences during COVID.

Game Jam Experience at Self-Directed / UW-Stout / Game Jam Teams

January 1, 2023 - Present

Developed content for multiple game jams, including various tabletop-style games, as practice for teamwork and play design. Created top game ideas and practice materials; transcribed and edited large volumes of text under time pressure while coordinating across multiple teams.

Volunteer Game Writing Contractor at UW-Stout Student Teams

January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023

Wrote and edited character dialogue for Golfella, a fast-paced puzzle platformer based around golf; described items and lore for Combo Arena, a first-person shooter where players build guns from blueprints, each part carrying its own story.

Media Writer & Editor at UW-Stout (Media Writing and Editing)

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Edited several different types of media from instruction manuals to news articles; transcribed and edited pages under time pressure while coordinating with teams.

Volunteer Writing Contractor at UW-Stout Student Teams

January 1, 2023 - May 1, 2023

Wrote and edited character dialogue for Golfella; described items and lore for Combo Arena; collaborated with student teams to contribute game content.