Sorry for the deluge of info, so I'll include a short summary for those that want the tl;dr.
Summary:
I can adapt to different writing styles, and characterization and dialogue are big priorities to me. I am committed and will do everything in my power for the accuracy and believability of my writing to be 100%. I will not do yaoi, yuri, or 18+ material, and I'd prefer to keep swearing to a minimum. Writing samples are further below. Keep reading for the in-depth info.
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Strong points:
- Chameleon writing. One of the strange things about me is that I can adapt to many different styles. Short. Choppy. Action-packed. Or long, roiling paragraphs of descriptive words that ebb and flow with the reader's inner voice.
- Dialogue. Dialogue is my strongest point. I can do nice people, strict people, snarky people, spacey people, and what-the-heck-are-you-on people. Believable and strong dialogue is one of my top priorities for any story.
- 3-d characters. This could also be a weak point, because I hate dealing with one dimensional characters.
- Satisfying romances. First-love romances, silent-intense-bodyguard romances, ordinary-dating romances, etc. I'm a romantic, and romance is one of my strongest points.
- Accents. British spelling? Scottish slang? Even if I'm not familiar with it, I'll research it until I come with a believable and satisfying style.
- Research. If I'm not knowledgeable about a topic I will research it until I'm >92.6% sure that I'm right. (Allow a slight margin for error.)
- Committed. Willing to do long term, even VERY long term (multiple years) projects.
- Yaoi, yuri, or 18+ material.
- Excess gore and other horror.
- Swearing. More of a weak point than a will-not-do. I'd really rather keep swearing to a minimum.
- Puzzles/riddles. Don't ask me to come up with puzzles. I'm not smart enough.
- Flat characters. If your character doesn't have personality, I will ask for a change or further development. This includes villains, to an extent.
- VN writing (Highlight: Dialogue)
- Fanfiction prose (Popular)
- Fanfiction prose (Highlight: Accents & Some Description)
- Fanfiction prose (Highlight: Romance, Sweet)
- Fanfiction prose (Highlight: Comedy, Romance)
- I have written fiction, but have yet to publish it on the web. Contact me if you want a portfolio sample.
- Can write in the normal Ren'Py script, including pauses, transitions, images, sound effects, and more.
- Fleshing out. I can outline an idea and turn it into a well-developed plotline.
- Advanced violin, intermediate piano, beginner guitar, and upper intermediate orchestral composing (notes only) skills. Again, just ask for details.
- Concept sketches and art. I dabble a little in manga. No where good enough to be a VN artist, but I can get an idea across.
- Web content and design. I can manage websites. Won't be able to actually make a website from scratch, but I can find some great hosts and themes, and I know enough CSS and HTML to tweak the look of a site. Ask for details.
- Singing/songwriting. Bandcamp here. Need an opening or closing song, or a story about a songwriter? If you need some singing and think my voice would fit, contact me.
- If you are not satisfied with my writing, then feel free to give me the boot. Likewise, I reserve the right to refuse a project or request more information before I come to a decision.
- If you're on the fence, we can arrange a trial period or I can send you more of my work.
- I'm looking for a project I can put my all in to, so I may be picky. I don't mind time commitment, but I do want to be part of a project I can be passionate about.
- I'm a visual person, so a huge plus is if you and I share the same taste in art style. (Shoujo-ish, clean. I enjoy Juniper's Knot, Royal Trap, Ripples, and Long Live the Queen.)
