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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…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

Donal Keating

Writer, Game Designer, Copywriter, +1

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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…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

Available to hire

Dublin, Ireland

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

Skills

Copywriting

Game Design

Canva

Narrative Illustration

Editorial Illustration

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Game Design

Expert

Canva

Expert

Narrative Illustration

Expert

Editorial Illustration

Beginner

Work Experience

Writer / RPG Designer at Open Sesame Games

September 1, 2024 - June 1, 2025

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 at Game Design Skills

June 1, 2024 - Present

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 at Balls.ie

April 1, 2024 - September 1, 2025

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 at The Gamer

August 1, 2023 - June 1, 2024

Developed and wrote guides for the tabletop RPG Dungeons & Dragons. Researched Reddit, forums, and social media for on-trend topics, then uploaded and managed content via CMS.

Writer at Stone Press

July 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

Wrote business-related articles for websites such as Digital.com and Crazy Egg. Researched complex telecommunications, business, and financial issues, translating them into digestible content for business owners.

Writer at Yeeha Games

December 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023

Produced copy, blog posts, guides, reviews, and previews to add value to the company platform. Achieved #2 rank on Google’s first page (as stated). Proofread and edited brand copy, social media messages, and marketing material.

Content Writer at Climbing House

November 1, 2021 - December 1, 2022

Created content that achieved #3 rank on Google’s first page (as stated). Used content performance metrics to align retention time with average reading time. Used Surfer SEO to support ranking outcomes.

Creative Writer at Kid -Fi Media

February 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Created best-selling Amazon children’s books in the Roblox universe. Delivered engaging, high-action fiction for reluctant readers aged 8–12.

Content Writer at Dungeon Mastering

July 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021

Created guides, articles, and blog posts about the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop roleplaying game. Produced high-quality content under strict deadlines while meeting brand standards consistently.