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The Writers Guild of America is encouraging it's legions of striking writers to take up Video Game writing.

Fight for your Rights!

Things have been rough for the Writers of America's television programs and Hollywood movies. Ever since November 4, when the members of The Writers Guild of America officially went on strike, many writers have been experiencing less income and more public scrutiny. So what's a screenwriter to do in this situation? Write video games, of course.

The burgeoning video game industry that rakes in nearly $10 billion a year is an emerging medium for creative writers. Games are becoming increasingly in-depth, and, along with realistic graphics, they're employing complex plots. Such plots involve character development and dialogue that just can't be doled out by a development team.

Variety has an interesting article that details the WGA's plans to officially recognize, and celebrate, the creative people who write video games. Here's a quote:

"It's hardly lucrative work compared to a major feature assignment or spec sale. Typical fee is $50,000 and only rarely do publishers go after bigger names or more experienced writers who also get involved in the design process and might command low six figures."

Hit the link above to read about the work that goes into writing a video game.

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VivaLeResistance

Posted at: 11/27/07 at 1:12 PM PST

I don't see this happening

LMG

Posted at: 11/28/07 at 3:45 PM PST

Of course they have less income, they're on strike. I thought about this before though. Video Games and writers, some games have great stories, and they just don't come out of thin air.

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