   Writer Looking For More Freelance Opportunities
  I'll preface this post by saying that after being a part of 3-4 different projects, I've come to understand what sort of projects are worth my time and what sort of projects I have an interest in being a part of. Name: Robert OrtizExpected Compensation: I'm only interested in two types of projects: The kind where I get paid (either an agreed upon flat-rate, or whatever other monetary compensation is expected to be paid to contributing team members), or the project that has some definite opportunity to be published (completed and released).  Obviously, I'd prefer credit where credit is due in either scenario.Contact Information: If you want to reach me in a timely fashion, e-mailing me is your best option (TheChorusIsAlive [AT] Yahoo [DOT] Com). You can also post here, but please don't send me messages through the site as I'm not always informed of new messages in the inbox.Educational Experience: Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU), English Literature [B.A.] Gaming Experience: I've been playing video games for 18 years; I currently own an XBOX 360, Nintendo DS Lite, Nintendo Wii, and a PC.Writing: I have no published material as of yet, however I have been writing fiction and poetry for near eight years, and I have received scholastic awards in both of those categories. I currently work as a copywriter, writing online content for Physical Therapists. Goal: I'm only interested in something substantial, something that I can include on my resume. That being said, I'm not interested in brainstorming a brand-new game idea with an individual or group unless there is serious funding already available for the creation of the game--I need something I can get paid for, or receive adequate credit for the work I contribute. Previous Projects: I am responsible for all of the written content (for both in-game and website) for "Cosmic Jack" [Itch Games]. I also began to contribute to two other game projects, both of which fell through due to lack of communication. Expectations of Future Projects: * If I'm going to be writing for a game I need to know how the writing can or could be presented to the player--it is incredibly difficult to produce written content when I have no clear idea on the capabilities or limitations of the game itself. This can be accomplished with some sort of demo or concept art of the layout. * I know many people may be trying to make mods of existing games, or trying to create something in the same vein as their favorite games--that's fine. But if you're looking for someone to edit or write content for you that is supposed to mirror a particular style of another writer, please do not consider me for such projects. I will not assist in any capacity where I am asked to mimic the style of an existing writer's work. Genre is a different story, however. If you're unsure, ask.* I obviously need to know what the games is about, so please be able to provide a concrete/detailed description of the game's plot, focus, whatever you have (please no haphazard/poorly explained synopses). If you're bringing me on in an editor capacity, I can forgive something that is thrown together granted that I'm also provided with as much information as possible so I don't have to deal with confusing gaps that haven't been previously explained. This may sound like I am being picky, because I am; I'm also trying to land full-time employment, and I'm using my time to do these sorts of projects to have a better chance at being hired for the jobs I'm applying for, and I can't waste time on projects that aren't going to amount to anything--I need to show what I've been doing with my free time, and that I have experience writing, so I need the opportunity (aka the right project) to demonstrate my abilities. Please feel free to e-mail me questions, or post them right here if I haven't been clear enough.Note: I'm only really looking to develop your written content, not specifically looking to design your game; this goes hand in hand with my goal of contributing to work that is either near completion or is paid (in which case I may consider contributing as a partial-designer, but only if I'm being paid to do so). The reason for this is due to the fact that currently I am only interested in boosting my writing credentials, not my game design skills.[Edited by - Purgatorio on May 11, 2010 2:37:22 AM]
Additional Notes: When E-mailing me about contributing to your project, I'd like to know in advance if you're already considering other writers or if you need more immediate responses as I tend to take at least twenty-four hours to consider all possible jobs. As well, please provide me with the assurance that you have the basics of in-game mechanics already worked out so that I'm not screwing around for a day, trying to balance an aspect of the game because I can't identify the mechanics you should have already worked out and been able to provide.And I am still looking for a project or two to take on. Feel free to ask for a writing sample, granted you provide me with a specific topic; providing you with what I've done previously may not be much help to your current project, and I want to make sure I'm a fit for what you need.[Edited by - Purgatorio on March 16, 2010 1:15:35 AM];  I'm currently working on a long-term-ish project and a short-term (re-writing dialogue), but with the amount of time I have on my hands, I am still willing to take on another project or two if they're paid. I'm particularly keen on games that are close to completion, or projects with specific things that need written/rewritten/edited and can provide specific length or goal for me to work with. I produce very unique and excellent quality work, and you would be losing out by passing me up for your projects.   ;  I'm still assisting on the long-term volunteer project, but the dialogue re-write is on hold at the moment because the project leader hasn't responded to any of my communications for the last 2-3 weeks and I finished 10-13 pages of old/new dialogue, all re-written which I am now unhappily sitting on. I still have a great deal of time on my hands for taking on the right project, but unfortunately at this time I can no longer accept unpaid work; without employment, I have to do my best to earn some sort of income and thus payment must be assured (no incentives or rewards, but payment for work done by me, for you). Feel free to contact me by the e-mail given in my introductory post if you have such an opportunity available. Oh, and if you see this Gantz, please e-mail me for your dialogue?   ;  I am still interested in taking on a paid project as a writer only. If you have any content that needs written or edited, please let me know.   