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Nicholas Linehan is a narrative designer and writer based in Toronto, Canada, with experience shaping story systems and character-led content for art-driven RPGs. He has delivered complete game scripts for major IPs and strengthened narrative workflows through tools and internal process improvements.
He brings a film/TV storytelling background to interactive design, running narrative workshops to align creative intent with gameplay. His work spans licensed storytelling, live-ops character creation, and consistent narrative production across mobile and web RPGs.
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Work Experience
Narrative Designer at Emerald City Games
March 1, 2022 - May 1, 2024Successfully pitched, wrote, and delivered a complete game script for the Star Trek IP to CBS, maintaining brand and narrative standards. Led improvements to internal narrative design processes and tools to increase workflow efficiency and better align needs across client and development teams. Organized and presented internal story development workshops to foster collaborative storytelling and support focused implementation of narrative content.
Creative Editor at Emerald City Games
May 1, 2021 - March 1, 2023Transitioned from part-time remote contributor to full-time narrative designer through consistent high-quality creative delivery and collaboration. Developed and implemented content aligned with external stakeholder IPs, ensuring creative integrity and gameplay cohesion. Built proficiency in production and collaboration tools including Asana, Jira, Slack, Twine, and Final Draft to support coordination and content development.
Writer at IMU Studios
April 1, 2020 - May 1, 2021Adapted film and television storytelling expertise to support narrative development for Thunder: Throne Wars, a first-person shooter and companion TV series. Gained practical insight into game production pipelines while collaborating remotely with a global, cross-disciplinary team. Delivered consistent, high-quality narrative content aligned with story elements, art direction, and game design.
Education
Advanced Diploma in Script Editing & Idea Development at Australian Film, Television & Radio School
March 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018Advanced Diploma in Screenwriting at Australian Film, Television & Radio School
March 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017Advanced Diploma in Acting for Screen at Royal Central School of Speech & Drama
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
Advanced Diploma in Script Editing & Idea Development (Australian Film, Television & Radio School)
March 1, 2018 - November 1, 2018Advanced Diploma in Screenwriting (Australian Film, Television & Radio School)
March 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017Advanced Diploma in Acting for Screen (Royal Central School of Speech & Drama)
September 1, 2009 - January 1, 2010Industry Experience
Gaming, Media & Entertainment
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