EXPERIENCE
Work History
GAME GUIDE WRITER
September 2022 - November 2024
I wrote game guides for Screen Rant, discussing the gameplay and secrets of hit new games. I've become more familiar with games as a result and plan to translate this experience into game design.
WRITING INTERN
August 2021 - December 2021
I was an intern with IRIS: Book & Podcast Summaries. I was responsible for reading nonfiction books and writing detailed summary drafts which were later turned into more polished quick reads for customers. This internship taught me how to work in a professional setting.
Education
CENTRAL COLLEGE
August 2022 - Present
I attend Central College in Pella, Iowa, studying English and Disability Studies. My coursework involves experimentation with various writing mediums and further honing my creative skills.
My
Projects
For more information on my personal projects, please follow some of the following links:​
Every Part of Me
Welcome to the inside of your mind.
​Take on the role of a Piece, an aspect of someone’s personality, and guide your host through life’s challenges. Bounce between the real world and the mental world, known as the Soulscape, with universes unique to every game. Your host’s life will reflect into the Soulscape in strange ways–guilt becomes a swarm of parasitic monsters, stress sets fire to the gardens of thought, and so much more. Inspired by Sanders Sides, Inside Out, and psychological principles, every session transforms difficult concepts into exciting metaphors that turn the game into a factory of memorable roleplay moments.
Jesus Christ, Webster
A short story in which a young man willingly sticks his feet into a woodchipper, told from the perspective of his older sister. Available for Word download.
An entry for the Historically Accurate Game Jam 9 on itch.io; a short game based on Harriet Tubman's career as a spy for the Union army in the American Civil War. I was the project manager, actualizing the idea and directing four other game designers. I also conducted research on the Combahee Ferry Raid and was the narrative designer of the project.
RippleClan's Promise
RippleClan's Promise is a story blog inspired by the RPG-simulator game Clangen, a fan-made game inspired by the Warrior Cats children's book series. RippleClan's Promise is a unique recreation of the setting with original, detailed characters and in-depth lore. Story updates are posted per month, or "moon" within the timeline of the characters. The blog's art is a mixture of assets from Clangen itself. The blog also includes multiple worldbuilding posts exploring the culture of RippleClan and its neighbors. As a passion project, RippleClan's Promise allows me to continually write a great story without the stress of intense editing and professionalism, while also building a small community of fans.
