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Hi, I’m Cody Ross, a dedicated writer and editor with nearly nine years of experience shaping indie visual novels and narrative games. I specialize in outlining routes, crafting character arcs, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, player-focused stories. I enjoy world-building, collaborating with voice actors and publishers, and guiding projects from concept to launch. My strengths include project management, talent scouting, and clear communication, all aimed at turning creative ideas into polished experiences.…Hi, I’m Cody Ross, a dedicated writer and editor with nearly nine years of experience shaping indie visual novels and narrative games. I specialize in outlining routes, crafting character arcs, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, player-focused stories. I enjoy world-building, collaborating with voice actors and publishers, and guiding projects from concept to launch. My strengths include project management, talent scouting, and clear communication, all aimed at turning creative ideas into polished experiences.

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Hi, I’m Cody Ross, a dedicated writer and editor with nearly nine years of experience shaping indie visual novels and narrative games. I specialize in outlining routes, crafting character arcs, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, player-focused stories. I enjoy world-building, collaborating with voice actors and publishers, and guiding projects from concept to launch. My strengths include project management, talent scouting, and clear communication, all aimed at turning creative ideas into polished experiences.…Hi, I’m Cody Ross, a dedicated writer and editor with nearly nine years of experience shaping indie visual novels and narrative games. I specialize in outlining routes, crafting character arcs, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, player-focused stories. I enjoy world-building, collaborating with voice actors and publishers, and guiding projects from concept to launch. My strengths include project management, talent scouting, and clear communication, all aimed at turning creative ideas into polished experiences.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Cody Ross, a dedicated writer and editor with nearly nine years of experience shaping indie visual novels and narrative games. I specialize in outlining routes, crafting character arcs, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver cohesive, player-focused stories.

I enjoy world-building, collaborating with voice actors and publishers, and guiding projects from concept to launch. My strengths include project management, talent scouting, and clear communication, all aimed at turning creative ideas into polished experiences.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Writer/Editor at A+ Switch

November 1, 2014 - Present

Outlined the common route, created character outlines, and managed route mapping in collaboration with the other lead writer.

Head Director / Lead Writer / Editor at Remembrance

July 1, 2013 - September 30, 2017

Led the project as head; outlined and created a route map for 8 romanceable characters; managed a team of about 10; recruited talent and coordinated project activities.

Co-Writer / Editor at Within a Lifetime

October 1, 2016 - Present

Helped build a solid outline and fleshed out characters; contributed to the common route; project went on hiatus and led to departure.

Co-Writer / Editor at Neko Club

October 1, 2017 - Present

Helped head replace lost talent; established an outline for the story; coordinated with voice actors and staff to move the project forward; left after a falling out with the head of the project.

Lead Writer / Editor, Director at Tokyo:Reconnect

October 1, 2018 - Present

Rewrote the initial half of the common route; served as project lead and contributed most of the writing; supported second Kickstarter launch.

Co-Writer / Editor, Director at Crimson Sunrise

August 1, 2020 - August 31, 2021

Worked with project lead to flesh out story, contributed to worldbuilding and idea generation; promoted to co-director; managed project and talent; responsible for writing/editing.

Storyboarder at The Sinking of the Dream Chaser

September 1, 2021 - Present

Storyboarded everything for the writers and helped flesh out ideas and outline.

Co-writer at Hearts and Hexes

October 1, 2021 - Present

Brought on to write one of the characters and their routes; contributed as part of a large team during the October game jam period.

Lead Writer / Editor at Project Genocide

November 1, 2021 - Present

Expanded characters and setting; worked on outlining the plot; served as lead writer for the project.