   Writer / Historian Looking for Work
Name:Ibrahim S. AminEducation:BA Hons. (1st class) - Classical Studies, University of NewcastleMPhil - Ancient History, University of ManchesterPhD - Classics & Ancient History, University of ManchesterExperience:My book on killing mythical monsters and using legendary weapons was published by Bloomsbury - The Monster Hunter's Handbook: The Ultimate Guide to Saving Mankind From Vampires, Zombies, Hellhounds, and Other Mythical Beasts. Seriously, that's the real title.It was recently published in an Italian translation by Newton Compton - I Fratelli Del Vampiro (the different title was used to target the Italian market, which apparently favours vampire stuff).I've worked on various independent game projects over the years. Recent and ongoing projects I have contributed to include the following:Morning's Wrath 2, Ethereal Darkness InteractiveAragon Online, Hexwar GamesGates of Eternity, Earthwave StudiosBlue Dot, Black VoidProject Warcry, Elseware Entertainment Inc.Kin WarsGrim Arena, Loads of Bugs StudiosLevel-Grind OnlineGoon World: Organized Crime Online, Nemesis StudiosWork Sought:I am interested in any kind of creative writing work, whether that means inventing worlds, races, cultures, and organisations out of whole cloth, helping to shape pre-existing material, or coming up with dialogue and quest text.I can work with any type of setting, and the projects listed above include high-fantasy, science-fiction, historical, and crime games. Similarly, I am capable of writing in a variety of tones - from academic to humorous.If a project has its writing covered, but is in need of a proofreader capable of spotting mistakes and improving the flow of its literature, then that's also something I can handle. For example, a team consisting of people who don't speak English as their first language may wish to have a native speaker edit their documents.Historical and literary research is an area I'm very comfortable with, and can offer either in conjunction with my writing or for its own sake. Although I can only claim serious expertise in classics and ancient history, I do have some experience delving into other areas. In terms of my academic work, the title of my PhD thesis was The History of Grappling in the Western World, and hence involved the study of a wide range of sources - from ancient Egyptian tomb paintings and Greek epic poems to medieval combat manuals and Victorian sports books.I have researched various periods in history for game projects. I delved into the Crusades for Deus Vult (a medieval combat and strategy game), dug up WW2 data for Chain of Command (a hex-based strategy game), and examined a wide range of historical subject matter for Kin Wars - including material on ancient Peruvian cultures, the Australian Aborigines, Vikings, and other civilisations.I do have a little experience as a game designer. I was the lead designer on Goon World at one point. I would by no means claim to be an expert in this field, but I would certainly be willing to contribute to the design side of things as well as writing or research.Expected Compensation:At the present time I'm looking for paying projects. I might be willing to consider a back-end deal in rare circumstances, but only if I feel that the game in question has very realistic commercial aspirations.I prefer to discuss the actual details on a case by case basis, since it varies a great deal depending on the nature of the work involved.Contact Details:Email: ibrahim_amin@btinternet.comThank you.   
  I'm still looking for additional projects.   ;  Ibrahim, needless to say I'm quite impressed with your education and titles under your belt.  This should be a big blinking red light to ANY serious team on these forums looking for a writer with skill.  It should be noted; however, that a lot of people won't even be interested without proof of work.  Maybe if you could post some quotes from you book or from pervious stories... this could attract a lot of possible projects straight to you.  Best of luck, keep writing, you look incredibly promising...   ;  Thank you.In terms of a writing sample, the following site contains the backgrounds I wrote for some of the races in Blue Dot, Black Void:http://www.bluedotblackvoid.com/races;  Here's a character bio which I wrote for Grim Arena, and was recently placed on our new public forums:http://www.grimarena.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=12&t=12;  I can vouch for his work on Morning's Wrath 2;Ibrahim is an "Endless stream of Good Ideas(TM)";  I worked and still working on our project Gates of Eternity with Ibrahim and I must say that he is a very talented great teamworker that everyone and anyone would have fun to work with.If you already have worked with him you obviously fully understand what I'm saying and if you didn't then don't miss the opportunity! If you want a high quality writer than Ibrahim is the way to go.;  Thank you for the kind words, guys. It's a pleasure to work with both of you.   ;  Another of the character backgrounds I wrote for Grim Arena is now available on our community forum. This one is rather more insane than the last one.http://www.grimarena.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=62