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I have an extensive background writing in both video games and comic books. I love building out characters and relationships that compliment the gameplay experience. My hope in applying here is to bring my talent for compelling characterization to your games. I most recently worked on the mobile game Magic! And The Boys Who Love Me from Crazy Maple. I am a Eisner nominated comic writer whose new YA fantasy series is coming out soon from Chronicle Books.…I have an extensive background writing in both video games and comic books. I love building out characters and relationships that compliment the gameplay experience. My hope in applying here is to bring my talent for compelling characterization to your games. I most recently worked on the mobile game Magic! And The Boys Who Love Me from Crazy Maple. I am a Eisner nominated comic writer whose new YA fantasy series is coming out soon from Chronicle Books.

Katie Schenkel

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I have an extensive background writing in both video games and comic books. I love building out characters and relationships that compliment the gameplay experience. My hope in applying here is to bring my talent for compelling characterization to your games. I most recently worked on the mobile game Magic! And The Boys Who Love Me from Crazy Maple. I am a Eisner nominated comic writer whose new YA fantasy series is coming out soon from Chronicle Books.…I have an extensive background writing in both video games and comic books. I love building out characters and relationships that compliment the gameplay experience. My hope in applying here is to bring my talent for compelling characterization to your games. I most recently worked on the mobile game Magic! And The Boys Who Love Me from Crazy Maple. I am a Eisner nominated comic writer whose new YA fantasy series is coming out soon from Chronicle Books.

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I have an extensive background writing in both video games and comic books. I love building out characters and relationships that compliment the gameplay experience. My hope in applying here is to bring my talent for compelling characterization to your games. I most recently worked on the mobile game Magic! And The Boys Who Love Me from Crazy Maple. I am a Eisner nominated comic writer whose new YA fantasy series is coming out soon from Chronicle Books.

Skills

Script

Game Design

Copywriting

Experience Level

Script

Expert

Game Design

Expert

Copywriting

Expert

Work Experience

Narrative Game Designer (Contractor) at Crazy Maple Studios

September 1, 2023 - March 31, 2024

Revamped early main story chapters and branched into side quests for the project “Magic! And the Boys Who Love Me.” Served as Head Writer for multiple story events, including “Blood Harvest,” Christmas, April Fools Day, and Fairy Tale Book events. Participated as part of the launch team for the Exploration expansion, adding bite-sized adventures to the game.

Script Writer at Pixelberry Studios

September 1, 2022 - February 29, 2024

Hired to write an original romance game in Storyloom’s creator platform to showcase the app’s capabilities. Wrote a witty, holiday-themed slow-burn rom-com, “Santa, Baby!” from November 2022 through February 2024.

Script Writer at Cinnamon Games

November 1, 2020 - September 30, 2021

Adapted the novel Rule(s) of Engagement by Tessa Bailey into an interactive game app. Focused on branching choices, additional dialogue/scenes, and other executive decisions to support gameplay and narrative flow.

Comic Book Writer / Co-creator

October 1, 2017 - Present

Co-creator of the acclaimed graphic novel series The Cardboard Kingdom. Wrote the sci-fi romance comic 100 Light Years of Solitude. Wrote multiple comics for Capstone Publishing, including The Wolf in Unicorn’s Clothing, My Slime is Alive!, and Night of the Undead Frogs.