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IGDA Game Writing Special Interest Group

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We are the special interest group representing game writers, narrative designers, immersive theater and entertainment creatives and more. https://game-writing.com http://discord.gg/qx3RrDp

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Announcing the 2026 GDC Game Writing SIG Write Club Party!
Tuesday, March 10 from 7:30 - 11:00 pm at Johnny Foley's Irish Pub
Sign up at this link:
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06.03.2026 02:09 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And of course, thank you to all our awesome sponsors helping us give you the best GDC week ever!
Articy:
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Petricore Games:
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Earplay:
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Polyhedron Productions:
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Pixel Crushers:
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Inkle:
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Arcweave:
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26.02.2026 18:42 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The #gamewriting SIG will be at GDC, hosting events where you can meet and mingle with fellow game writers! We have awesome stuff planned for the entire week, so be sure to check out the schedule!
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26.02.2026 18:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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IGDA Game Writing SIG - Annual GDC Dinner Join the IGDA Game Writing SIG for our annual GDC dinner ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿฝ๏ธโ€”a relaxed chance to talk craft, share stories, and connect with writers and narrative designers at every stage of their careers.Your regist...

More than three-quarters of the tickets for our annual GDC Writer's Dinner are now sold. If you wish to attend, please make sure to reserve your space soon! www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

22.02.2026 16:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Protecting Yourself While Making a Sad Game | IGDA Game Writing SIG Guidance for creators developing emotionally heavy games, particularly those based on personal trauma, with lessons learned from making a game about loss.

#gamewriting Isn't always easy, especially when tackling heavier topics. The incredible Heidi McDonald has shared some of her tips for practicing self-care while making a sad game:

28.01.2026 00:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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IGDA Game Writing SIG - Annual GDC Dinner Join the IGDA Game Writing SIG for our annual GDC dinner ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿฝ๏ธโ€”a relaxed chance to talk craft, share stories, and connect with writers and narrative designers at every stage of their careers.Your regist...

Our annual writer's dinner at GDC will take place on March 10, 2026. If you want to attend (and we hope you do!) tickets are available here: www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticket...

27.01.2026 18:37 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Last November we hosted our inaugural #gamewriting jam. With over 100 submissions, the results blew us away. Today we'd like to share some words from our wonderful participants reflecting on their experiences.

www.game-writing.com/posts/arcjam...

18.01.2026 01:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Our first every game writing SIG jam has concluded with over 100 submissions! Thank you to all our participants, judges, and organizers! you'll want to stay tuned, because more information about prizes will be coming soon!

26.11.2025 05:11 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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It's time for our #gamewriting jam with @arcweave.com! the theme is RESILIENCE, and we can't wait to see what everyone cooks up this weekend. Sign up and get started now!!

21.11.2025 23:55 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Kelly Bender: buff.ly/jim2ZX1

Jarory de Jesus: buff.ly/iJc4GGY

@konstantinosd.bsky.social: buff.ly/eme4Ux5

C.J. Kershner: buff.ly/xvVgQj8

@classheikki.bsky.social: buff.ly/ME7LbMq

18.11.2025 01:34 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Have you met the (awesome!) judges for our #gamewriting jam? We sat down with some of them for an interview so you can learn more about the folks whoโ€™ll be reviewing your jam submissions.

18.11.2025 01:32 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Game Writing SIG Arcjam Prizes Announced | IGDA Game Writing SIG Discover the prizes awaiting our narrative game jam winners

๐Ÿฅ‡The prizes for the Game Writing SIG Arcjam are here!
Our co-organizers, @game-writing.com, have shared a detailed blog post covering the Rewards & Recognition for the top jam games:๐Ÿ‘‰ www.game-writing.com/posts/arcjam... #gamejam #indiedev #gamedev #interactive #narrative

13.11.2025 17:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 12 ๐Ÿ” 6 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Game Writing SIG Arcjam A game jam from 2025-11-21 to 2025-12-08 hosted by Arcweave & IGDA Game Writing SIG. ๐ŸŽฎ About the jam The Game Writing SIG Arcjam is a 72-hour online game design event dedicated to story-driven games a...

๐ŸŽ–๏ธ Submit your creation to the *Game Writing SIG Arcjam* by @arcweave.com and @game-writing.com for a chance to win a free position to our *Designing Educational TTRPGs for Children* course (and other cool stuff).

The jam starts in 4 days and will last for 72 hours. Join it โžก๏ธ itch.io/jam/game-wri...

17.11.2025 14:30 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

And a huge thank you to Konstantinos Dimopoulos
Kelley Bender @rdansky.bsky.social and @igda.org
for helping provide prizes for our jammers!

14.11.2025 00:48 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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What's the best incentive to participate in a #gamewriting Jam? The prizes of course! Learn about all the amazing things YOU could win!
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14.11.2025 00:46 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Massive thank you to our judges C.J. Kershner, Frances Wakefield-Harrey, Jarory de Jesus, @konstantinosd.bsky.social Kelly Bender, Natasha Skult, and @classheikki.bsky.social for helping make this jam one for the history books!

06.11.2025 00:18 ๐Ÿ‘ 3 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Are you excited for our #gamewriting jam with Arcweave? So is our amazing panel of judges!

Read our latest post to meet the pros who'll evaluate the submissions for recognition and prizes.

www.game-writing.com/posts/meet-a...

06.11.2025 00:12 ๐Ÿ‘ 4 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Game Writing Jam and advice!

Have fun fellow scribes!

Shares welcome

30.10.2025 20:23 ๐Ÿ‘ 6 ๐Ÿ” 2 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Arcweave cheat sheet for game writers A practical cheat sheet to help game writers learn and master interactive storytelling with Arcweave.

Also thanks to our co-organizer @arcweave.com who put together this cheat sheet for game writers to help with prep: blog.arcweave.com/arcweave-che...

30.10.2025 18:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 2 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks to @writersguildgb.bsky.social , @englishscribe.bsky.social , @rpgwebby.bsky.social , @tomabernathy.bsky.social , @annamegill.com , and Ed Sibley for the incredible panel video on creating interactive portfolios

30.10.2025 18:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 5 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How should you prepare for a #gamewriting jam that starts on Nov 21st?

Here are some thoughts: www.game-writing.com/posts/prepar...

30.10.2025 18:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Arcweave cheat sheet for game writers A practical cheat sheet to help game writers learn and master interactive storytelling with Arcweave.

Wanna join the @game-writing.com Arcjam but not sure about your Arcweave skills? ๐Ÿค” Start with our cheat sheet for game writers: the ultimate resource guide from Beginner to ๐Ÿ’ชExpert!

๐Ÿ‘‰ blog.arcweave.com/arcweave-che... #interactive #writing #gamejam #gamedesign #gamewriting #indiedev #narrative

29.10.2025 13:13 ๐Ÿ‘ 8 ๐Ÿ” 5 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Look at those visuals!!! Wonder who did that? Oh, that's right, it was Sam!!

25.10.2025 14:40 ๐Ÿ‘ 1 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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IGDA Game Writing SIG partners with Arcweave for a 72h narrative game jam Join the Game Writing SIG Arcjam. Create your interactive story and build your game narrative portfolio. Free participation, tools, and prizes included.

We partnered with @game-writing.com to organize the Most Spectacular Arcjam Ever!

๐Ÿ”ฅOne theme.
๐Ÿ”ฅ72 hours.
๐Ÿ”ฅEndless storytelling possibilities.

Read all about it and join the jam now:
blog.arcweave.com/igda-game-wr...

#gamejam #narrative #interactive #writing #gamedesign #gamewriting

24.10.2025 16:00 ๐Ÿ‘ 9 ๐Ÿ” 3 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Game Writing SIG Arcjam A game jam from 2025-11-21 to 2025-12-08 hosted by Arcweave & IGDA Game Writing SIG. ๐ŸŽฎ About the jam The Game Writing SIG Arcjam is a 72-hour online game design event dedicated to story-driven games a...

Join the jam here: itch.io/jam/game-wri...

24.10.2025 16:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 7 ๐Ÿ” 1 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Is it time for a #gamewriting jam? Yes, we think so.

Announcing the Game Writing SIG Arcjam, in coordination with @arcweave.com! Learn more here and get ready for the weekend of Nov 21st game writers!

www.game-writing.com/posts/arcjam...

24.10.2025 16:06 ๐Ÿ‘ 15 ๐Ÿ” 9 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1 ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Update from our new leadership on the latest #gamewriting SIG happenings! www.game-writing.com/posts/new-si...

23.10.2025 22:16 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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A SIG Reconstituted | IGDA Game Writing SIG A long awaited update from the IGDA Game Writing SIG

A Special Interest Group, Reconstituted
www.game-writing.com/posts/a-sig-...

12.09.2025 19:28 ๐Ÿ‘ 0 ๐Ÿ” 0 ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0 ๐Ÿ“Œ 0