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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Sep 2

Great #truecrime #documentary films and shows I recently watched.

#crimedocumentary #netflixdocu #hbodocu #documentaries #documentaryfilms

Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Aug 20

WRITING QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"Write with the door closed, rewrite with the door open."
- Stephen King

#writing #WritingQuote #Writers #Authors #WritingAdvice

Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Aug 14

76 DAYS ADRIFT (Disaster Documentary)
After a whale hits his boat, Steven Callahan survives 76 days alone on a life raft crossing the Atlantic.

#documentary #docu #survivalskills #survival #survivaldocumentary #truelife #76daysadrift #documentaries

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Aug 14

THE FIRE WITHIN: A REQUIEM FOR KATIA & MAURICE KRAFFT (Disaster Documentary -2022)
Maurice and Katia Krafft dedicated their lives to exploring the world’s volcanoes.
#documentary #volcanos #volcanodoc #volcanodocumentary #wernerherzog #disaster #disasterdoc #disasterdocumentary #docu #documentaries

Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Jul 14

Some great #Documentaries I watched recently:

#crimeDocumentary #truecrime #TrueCrimeDocumentary #documentary #TrueCrimeDocu #CrimeDoc #DocumentaryFilm #DocumentaryFilms #PoliticalDocumentary #HistoryDocumentary

Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Jul 14

Here are some recent #documentaries I’ve watched and recommend:

#crimeDocumentary #truecrime #TrueCrimeDocumentary #documentary #TrueCrimeDocu #CrimeDoc #DocumentaryFilm #DocumentaryFilms

Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Jul 3

Writing Quote of the Week

"I'm writing a first draft and reminding myself that I'm simply shoveling sand into a box so that later I can build castles."
- Shannon Hale

#writing #author #Writer

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Mia Fae | Voice Actress | Game Developer @miafaeva.bsky.social · Jun 21

Starting Craft an Industry-Quality Game Writing Project, and Effectively Portfolio It! Game Writer course run by @kellybender.bsky.social and so many more!

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#writer #gamedev #networking #student

Build a Professional Game Writing Project (HM)

Then, structure it into a competitive, complementary portfolio that stands out and checks all the boxes

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Jun 14

WRITING QUOTE OF THE WEEK

"You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it."
- Octavia E. Butler

#Writing #WritingQuote #Writer #WriterAdvice #WritingAdvice

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Jun 7

#WritingSubmissions

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#Writing #Writers #WritersLife #Authors #BookSubmission #BookSubmissions #WritingSubmission

Writing Submissions 🔻Be sure to READ & FOLLOW all SUBMISSION… | Kelly Bender

Writing Submissions 🔻Be sure to READ & FOLLOW all SUBMISSION GUIDELINES🔻 📔Mad Cave Comic Book Talent Hunt https://lnkd.in/dNbAG6Yn They are searching for two writers, two illustrators, two c...

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Jun 1

Ever wanted to write for video games but don’t know where to start?

I’ve got you covered! I designed this 12-week Game Writing Boot Camp to help you get hired, standout from the crowd, and have a career writing for games!

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#GameWriting #Writing #Writer

Build a Professional Game Writing Project

Then, structure it into a competitive, complementary portfolio that stands out and checks all the boxes

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Apr 23

#NarrativeDesign

📅 Bootcamp begins June 21
⏳ Enrollment closes June 14

More Info 👉 lnkd.in/dejgXpSK

Jump Start your #GameWriter career by learning how to communicate with the designers & artists using industry templates and knowledge.

#NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameWriting #Writing

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · May 31

What are the Invisible Skills that every game writer and narrative designer should know?

I cover a bunch here:

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#NarrativeDesign #GameWriter #GameWriting

#narrativedesigntip | Kelly Bender

THE INVISIBLE SKILLS #NarrativeDesignTip The hardest part of game writing isn’t the actual writing. It’s knowing the invisible skills that aren’t covered in most writing courses, or written about ...

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Apr 26

If you’re an aspiring game writer…

This is the program I wish I had 8 years ago.

✅ 9 portfolio pieces
✅16 feedback sessions
✅ Live instruction + workshops
✅NOT “Theory” based & actual Studio based Tasks!

🎓 Starts Jan 25
👉 Apply here: gamedesignskills.com/courses/game...

#GameWriter #Writer

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · May 4

#NarrativeDesignJobs

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#narrativedesignjobs #narrativedesigntip | Kelly Bender

📫NARRATIVE DESIGNER, GAME WRITER & CREATIVE WRITING WEEKLY NEWSLETTER📫 🚨JOB ALERTS 🚨 🔸 https://lnkd.in/d9F3WUSg 🔸 https://lnkd.in/duVA4N8r #NarrativeDesignJobs 🧠FREE ONLINE GAME WRITING CON...

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Apr 28

#NarrativeDesignJobs

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#GameWriterJobs #GameWriterJob #GameWriter #GameWriting #NarrativeDesignJob #NarrativeDesign #NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameJobs
#NaarativeDesign #GameWriting

#narrativedesignjobs #narrativedesigntip | Kelly Bender

📫NARRATIVE DESIGNER, GAME WRITER & CREATIVE WRITING WEEKLY NEWSLETTER📫 🚨JOB ALERTS 🚨 🔸 https://lnkd.in/dCAxcmHK 🔸 https://lnkd.in/dNty7rfK 🔸 https://lnkd.in/d3_uWQSj 🔸 https://lnkd.in/dePJcd5z ...

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Apr 26

If you’re an aspiring game writer…

This is the program I wish I had 8 years ago.

✅ 9 portfolio pieces
✅16 feedback sessions
✅ Live instruction + workshops
✅NOT “Theory” based & actual Studio based Tasks!

🎓 Starts Jan 25
👉 Apply here: gamedesignskills.com/courses/game...

#GameWriter #Writer

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Apr 23

#NarrativeDesign

📅 Bootcamp begins June 21
⏳ Enrollment closes June 14

More Info 👉 lnkd.in/dejgXpSK

Jump Start your #GameWriter career by learning how to communicate with the designers & artists using industry templates and knowledge.

#NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameWriting #Writing

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Apr 19

#NarrativeDesignJobs

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#GameWriterJobs #GameWriterJob #GameWriter #GameWriting #NarrativeDesignJob #NarrativeDesign #NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameJobs #VideoGames

#narrativedesignjobs #narrativedesigntip | Kelly Bender

📫NARRATIVE DESIGNER, GAME WRITER & CREATIVE WRITING WEEKLY NEWSLETTER📫 🚨JOB ALERTS 🚨 🔸 https://lnkd.in/dMJHsKCX 🔸 https://lnkd.in/durKbKuR 🔸 https://lnkd.in/dNVQH8ur 🔸 https://lnkd.in/dNgeCUne ...

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The Corner of Story and Game @storyandgame.bsky.social · Mar 26

In the recent interview with @kellybender.bsky.social, he shared ways he brings character voices into focus.

So, I'm curious ... what’s your go-to technique for finding a character’s voice?

#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting #StoryAndGame #WritingTips #IndieDev

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Mar 31

Narrative Design & Game Writer Jobs

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#GameWriterJobs #GameWriterJob #GameWriter #GameWriting #NarrativeDesignJob #NarrativeDesignJobs #NarrativeDesign #NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameJobs #VideoGames

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The Corner of Story and Game @storyandgame.bsky.social · Mar 21

🎙 New episode of The Corner of Story and Game is live! I chat with @kellybender.bsky.social about finding your writer’s voice & crafting strong character dialogue in games.

🎧 bit.ly/kelly-bender... or 🎥 youtu.be/Sn8nRtvGoos

#GameWriting #NarrativeDesign #StoryAndGame #KellyBender

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Mar 12

Writing advice

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Kelly Bender @kellybender.bsky.social · Mar 11

Tiny details like this are what make games fun to play, and why I love making them.

What fun little details have you enjoyed in games recently?