   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 first book 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 VoidKin 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 have delved into the Crusades for Deus Vult, dug up WW2 data for Chain of Command (a hex-based strategy game which is currently in development), 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, and remain co-designer on the project. 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.[Edited by - IBI on August 2, 2009 9:36:09 PM]
  sent an email   ;  Thank you to everyone who has contacted me.I'm still looking for additional projects.   ;  Bump.   ;  I just want to jump in here and say that Ibrahim is an amazing writer.  He has the ability to adapt to the style in which he is writing for, it's simply great!I would recommend him to any serious developer who needs a writer.  :)   ;  Thanks, Justin.I'm still looking for more work.   ;  I would also like to mention how impressed I am with Ibrahims work, reliability, accuracy and valuable contributions to our project. Highly recommended!   ;  Thank you for the kind words.   ;  I'm still on the lookout for additional projects.   ;  Opening post edited.   