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Donal Keating

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I've been producing compelling text for a decade to help businesses grow, but my major passion is storytelling.

About

I’ve been producing compelling text for a decade to help businesses grow, but my major passion is storytelling.

My current role at Game Design Skills involves ghostwriting for video game SMEs who’ve worked on franchises like World of Warcraft and Assassin’s Creed.

That work is interesting, but it has also allowed me to study the bootcamps offered by the company to level up my narrative skills.

I completed Kelly Bender’s game writing course and continue to get guidance and feedback from him and the other SMEs I work with.

I can share narrative and worldbuilding docs with you as required.

Have a brilliant day,

Donal

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Gaming
  • Telecommunications
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 9 roles

Writer / RPG Designer · Open Sesame GamesSep 2024 – Jun 2025 · 10 mos

Created monsters and lore for a TTRPG adaptation of Northgard. Researched the original IP and adapted content for D&D 5E, testing and iterating on mechanics to ensure fidelity to the source material.

Game Design Skills Writer / Copywriter · Game Design SkillsJun 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 6 mos

Ghostwriting, editing, and content creation for top video game design SMEs. Produces LinkedIn, email, Discord, and Reddit copy to build educational reach within the gaming design space. Trains junior writers to scale production while maintaining brand and quality standards.

Writer · Balls.ieApr 2024 – Sep 2025 · 1 yr 6 mos

Covered monthly gaming news stories for Ireland’s leading sports site. Researched popular topics, upcoming releases, and industry trends, then uploaded and managed content through a CMS.

The Gamer Writer · The GamerAug 2023 – Jun 2024 · 11 mos
Writer · Stone PressJul 2023 – Jan 2024 · 7 mos
Writer · Yeeha GamesDec 2022 – Dec 2023 · 1 yr 1 mo
Content Writer · Climbing HouseNov 2021 – Dec 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos
Creative Writer · Kid -Fi MediaFeb 2021 – Aug 2022 · 1 yr 7 mos

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Anthropology) · National University of Ireland Maynooth2030 – 2026

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