Kelly Bender
@kellybender.bsky.social
Narrative Designer | Game Writer | Comic Book Writer | Mentor | Teacher | Lecturer | World Traveler | Cat Owner | Documentary Watcher
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@kellybender.bsky.social
· Apr 23
#NarrativeDesign
📅 Bootcamp begins June 21
⏳ Enrollment closes June 14
More Info 👉 lnkd.in/dejgXpSK
Jump Start your #GameWriter career by learning how to communicate with the designers & artists using industry templates and knowledge.
#NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameWriting #Writing
📅 Bootcamp begins June 21
⏳ Enrollment closes June 14
More Info 👉 lnkd.in/dejgXpSK
Jump Start your #GameWriter career by learning how to communicate with the designers & artists using industry templates and knowledge.
#NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameWriting #Writing
Great #truecrime #documentary films and shows I recently watched.
#crimedocumentary #netflixdocu #hbodocu #documentaries #documentaryfilms
#crimedocumentary #netflixdocu #hbodocu #documentaries #documentaryfilms
September 2, 2025 at 7:14 AM
Great #truecrime #documentary films and shows I recently watched.
#crimedocumentary #netflixdocu #hbodocu #documentaries #documentaryfilms
#crimedocumentary #netflixdocu #hbodocu #documentaries #documentaryfilms
WRITING QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Write with the door closed, rewrite with the door open."
- Stephen King
#writing #WritingQuote #Writers #Authors #WritingAdvice
"Write with the door closed, rewrite with the door open."
- Stephen King
#writing #WritingQuote #Writers #Authors #WritingAdvice
August 20, 2025 at 1:01 PM
WRITING QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"Write with the door closed, rewrite with the door open."
- Stephen King
#writing #WritingQuote #Writers #Authors #WritingAdvice
"Write with the door closed, rewrite with the door open."
- Stephen King
#writing #WritingQuote #Writers #Authors #WritingAdvice
76 DAYS ADRIFT (Disaster Documentary)
After a whale hits his boat, Steven Callahan survives 76 days alone on a life raft crossing the Atlantic.
#documentary #docu #survivalskills #survival #survivaldocumentary #truelife #76daysadrift #documentaries
After a whale hits his boat, Steven Callahan survives 76 days alone on a life raft crossing the Atlantic.
#documentary #docu #survivalskills #survival #survivaldocumentary #truelife #76daysadrift #documentaries
August 14, 2025 at 11:56 PM
76 DAYS ADRIFT (Disaster Documentary)
After a whale hits his boat, Steven Callahan survives 76 days alone on a life raft crossing the Atlantic.
#documentary #docu #survivalskills #survival #survivaldocumentary #truelife #76daysadrift #documentaries
After a whale hits his boat, Steven Callahan survives 76 days alone on a life raft crossing the Atlantic.
#documentary #docu #survivalskills #survival #survivaldocumentary #truelife #76daysadrift #documentaries
THE FIRE WITHIN: A REQUIEM FOR KATIA & MAURICE KRAFFT (Disaster Documentary -2022)
Maurice and Katia Krafft dedicated their lives to exploring the world’s volcanoes.
#documentary #volcanos #volcanodoc #volcanodocumentary #wernerherzog #disaster #disasterdoc #disasterdocumentary #docu #documentaries
Maurice and Katia Krafft dedicated their lives to exploring the world’s volcanoes.
#documentary #volcanos #volcanodoc #volcanodocumentary #wernerherzog #disaster #disasterdoc #disasterdocumentary #docu #documentaries
August 14, 2025 at 11:53 PM
THE FIRE WITHIN: A REQUIEM FOR KATIA & MAURICE KRAFFT (Disaster Documentary -2022)
Maurice and Katia Krafft dedicated their lives to exploring the world’s volcanoes.
#documentary #volcanos #volcanodoc #volcanodocumentary #wernerherzog #disaster #disasterdoc #disasterdocumentary #docu #documentaries
Maurice and Katia Krafft dedicated their lives to exploring the world’s volcanoes.
#documentary #volcanos #volcanodoc #volcanodocumentary #wernerherzog #disaster #disasterdoc #disasterdocumentary #docu #documentaries
Some great #Documentaries I watched recently:
#crimeDocumentary #truecrime #TrueCrimeDocumentary #documentary #TrueCrimeDocu #CrimeDoc #DocumentaryFilm #DocumentaryFilms #PoliticalDocumentary #HistoryDocumentary
#crimeDocumentary #truecrime #TrueCrimeDocumentary #documentary #TrueCrimeDocu #CrimeDoc #DocumentaryFilm #DocumentaryFilms #PoliticalDocumentary #HistoryDocumentary
July 14, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Here are some recent #documentaries I’ve watched and recommend:
#crimeDocumentary #truecrime #TrueCrimeDocumentary #documentary #TrueCrimeDocu #CrimeDoc #DocumentaryFilm #DocumentaryFilms
#crimeDocumentary #truecrime #TrueCrimeDocumentary #documentary #TrueCrimeDocu #CrimeDoc #DocumentaryFilm #DocumentaryFilms
July 14, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Here are some recent #documentaries I’ve watched and recommend:
#crimeDocumentary #truecrime #TrueCrimeDocumentary #documentary #TrueCrimeDocu #CrimeDoc #DocumentaryFilm #DocumentaryFilms
#crimeDocumentary #truecrime #TrueCrimeDocumentary #documentary #TrueCrimeDocu #CrimeDoc #DocumentaryFilm #DocumentaryFilms
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Starting Craft an Industry-Quality Game Writing Project, and Effectively Portfolio It! Game Writer course run by @kellybender.bsky.social and so many more!
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Build a Professional Game Writing Project (HM)
Then, structure it into a competitive, complementary portfolio that stands out and checks all the boxes
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June 21, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Starting Craft an Industry-Quality Game Writing Project, and Effectively Portfolio It! Game Writer course run by @kellybender.bsky.social and so many more!
gamedesignskills.com/bootcamp-ind...
#writer #gamedev #networking #student
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#writer #gamedev #networking #student
WRITING QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it."
- Octavia E. Butler
#Writing #WritingQuote #Writer #WriterAdvice #WritingAdvice
"You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it."
- Octavia E. Butler
#Writing #WritingQuote #Writer #WriterAdvice #WritingAdvice
June 14, 2025 at 1:19 AM
WRITING QUOTE OF THE WEEK
"You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it."
- Octavia E. Butler
#Writing #WritingQuote #Writer #WriterAdvice #WritingAdvice
"You don’t start out writing good stuff. You start out writing crap and thinking it’s good stuff, and then gradually you get better at it."
- Octavia E. Butler
#Writing #WritingQuote #Writer #WriterAdvice #WritingAdvice
#WritingSubmissions
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Writing Submissions
🔻Be sure to READ & FOLLOW all SUBMISSION… | Kelly Bender
Writing Submissions
🔻Be sure to READ & FOLLOW all SUBMISSION GUIDELINES🔻
📔Mad Cave Comic Book Talent Hunt
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They are searching for two writers, two illustrators, two c...
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June 7, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Ever wanted to write for video games but don’t know where to start?
I’ve got you covered! I designed this 12-week Game Writing Boot Camp to help you get hired, standout from the crowd, and have a career writing for games!
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#GameWriting #Writing #Writer
I’ve got you covered! I designed this 12-week Game Writing Boot Camp to help you get hired, standout from the crowd, and have a career writing for games!
gamedesignskills.com/courses/game...
#GameWriting #Writing #Writer
Build a Professional Game Writing Project
Then, structure it into a competitive, complementary portfolio that stands out and checks all the boxes
gamedesignskills.com
June 1, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Ever wanted to write for video games but don’t know where to start?
I’ve got you covered! I designed this 12-week Game Writing Boot Camp to help you get hired, standout from the crowd, and have a career writing for games!
gamedesignskills.com/courses/game...
#GameWriting #Writing #Writer
I’ve got you covered! I designed this 12-week Game Writing Boot Camp to help you get hired, standout from the crowd, and have a career writing for games!
gamedesignskills.com/courses/game...
#GameWriting #Writing #Writer
Reposted by Kelly Bender
#NarrativeDesign
📅 Bootcamp begins June 21
⏳ Enrollment closes June 14
More Info 👉 lnkd.in/dejgXpSK
Jump Start your #GameWriter career by learning how to communicate with the designers & artists using industry templates and knowledge.
#NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameWriting #Writing
📅 Bootcamp begins June 21
⏳ Enrollment closes June 14
More Info 👉 lnkd.in/dejgXpSK
Jump Start your #GameWriter career by learning how to communicate with the designers & artists using industry templates and knowledge.
#NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameWriting #Writing
April 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
#NarrativeDesign
📅 Bootcamp begins June 21
⏳ Enrollment closes June 14
More Info 👉 lnkd.in/dejgXpSK
Jump Start your #GameWriter career by learning how to communicate with the designers & artists using industry templates and knowledge.
#NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameWriting #Writing
📅 Bootcamp begins June 21
⏳ Enrollment closes June 14
More Info 👉 lnkd.in/dejgXpSK
Jump Start your #GameWriter career by learning how to communicate with the designers & artists using industry templates and knowledge.
#NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameWriting #Writing
What are the Invisible Skills that every game writer and narrative designer should know?
I cover a bunch here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/kellyb...
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriter #GameWriting
I cover a bunch here:
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#NarrativeDesign #GameWriter #GameWriting
#narrativedesigntip | Kelly Bender
THE INVISIBLE SKILLS
#NarrativeDesignTip
The hardest part of game writing isn’t the actual writing.
It’s knowing the invisible skills that aren’t covered in most writing courses, or written about ...
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May 31, 2025 at 2:10 PM
What are the Invisible Skills that every game writer and narrative designer should know?
I cover a bunch here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/kellyb...
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriter #GameWriting
I cover a bunch here:
www.linkedin.com/posts/kellyb...
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriter #GameWriting
Reposted by Kelly Bender
If you’re an aspiring game writer…
This is the program I wish I had 8 years ago.
✅ 9 portfolio pieces
✅16 feedback sessions
✅ Live instruction + workshops
✅NOT “Theory” based & actual Studio based Tasks!
🎓 Starts Jan 25
👉 Apply here: gamedesignskills.com/courses/game...
#GameWriter #Writer
This is the program I wish I had 8 years ago.
✅ 9 portfolio pieces
✅16 feedback sessions
✅ Live instruction + workshops
✅NOT “Theory” based & actual Studio based Tasks!
🎓 Starts Jan 25
👉 Apply here: gamedesignskills.com/courses/game...
#GameWriter #Writer
April 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
If you’re an aspiring game writer…
This is the program I wish I had 8 years ago.
✅ 9 portfolio pieces
✅16 feedback sessions
✅ Live instruction + workshops
✅NOT “Theory” based & actual Studio based Tasks!
🎓 Starts Jan 25
👉 Apply here: gamedesignskills.com/courses/game...
#GameWriter #Writer
This is the program I wish I had 8 years ago.
✅ 9 portfolio pieces
✅16 feedback sessions
✅ Live instruction + workshops
✅NOT “Theory” based & actual Studio based Tasks!
🎓 Starts Jan 25
👉 Apply here: gamedesignskills.com/courses/game...
#GameWriter #Writer
#NarrativeDesignJobs
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#narrativedesignjobs #narrativedesigntip | Kelly Bender
📫NARRATIVE DESIGNER, GAME WRITER & CREATIVE WRITING WEEKLY NEWSLETTER📫
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May 4, 2025 at 1:30 AM
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#NaarativeDesign #GameWriting
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#narrativedesignjobs #narrativedesigntip | Kelly Bender
📫NARRATIVE DESIGNER, GAME WRITER & CREATIVE WRITING WEEKLY NEWSLETTER📫
🚨JOB ALERTS 🚨
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April 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
If you’re an aspiring game writer…
This is the program I wish I had 8 years ago.
✅ 9 portfolio pieces
✅16 feedback sessions
✅ Live instruction + workshops
✅NOT “Theory” based & actual Studio based Tasks!
🎓 Starts Jan 25
👉 Apply here: gamedesignskills.com/courses/game...
#GameWriter #Writer
This is the program I wish I had 8 years ago.
✅ 9 portfolio pieces
✅16 feedback sessions
✅ Live instruction + workshops
✅NOT “Theory” based & actual Studio based Tasks!
🎓 Starts Jan 25
👉 Apply here: gamedesignskills.com/courses/game...
#GameWriter #Writer
April 26, 2025 at 1:38 AM
If you’re an aspiring game writer…
This is the program I wish I had 8 years ago.
✅ 9 portfolio pieces
✅16 feedback sessions
✅ Live instruction + workshops
✅NOT “Theory” based & actual Studio based Tasks!
🎓 Starts Jan 25
👉 Apply here: gamedesignskills.com/courses/game...
#GameWriter #Writer
This is the program I wish I had 8 years ago.
✅ 9 portfolio pieces
✅16 feedback sessions
✅ Live instruction + workshops
✅NOT “Theory” based & actual Studio based Tasks!
🎓 Starts Jan 25
👉 Apply here: gamedesignskills.com/courses/game...
#GameWriter #Writer
#NarrativeDesign
📅 Bootcamp begins June 21
⏳ Enrollment closes June 14
More Info 👉 lnkd.in/dejgXpSK
Jump Start your #GameWriter career by learning how to communicate with the designers & artists using industry templates and knowledge.
#NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameWriting #Writing
📅 Bootcamp begins June 21
⏳ Enrollment closes June 14
More Info 👉 lnkd.in/dejgXpSK
Jump Start your #GameWriter career by learning how to communicate with the designers & artists using industry templates and knowledge.
#NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameWriting #Writing
April 23, 2025 at 12:43 AM
#NarrativeDesign
📅 Bootcamp begins June 21
⏳ Enrollment closes June 14
More Info 👉 lnkd.in/dejgXpSK
Jump Start your #GameWriter career by learning how to communicate with the designers & artists using industry templates and knowledge.
#NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameWriting #Writing
📅 Bootcamp begins June 21
⏳ Enrollment closes June 14
More Info 👉 lnkd.in/dejgXpSK
Jump Start your #GameWriter career by learning how to communicate with the designers & artists using industry templates and knowledge.
#NarrativeDesigner #VideoGames #GameWriting #Writing
#NarrativeDesignJobs
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#narrativedesignjobs #narrativedesigntip | Kelly Bender
📫NARRATIVE DESIGNER, GAME WRITER & CREATIVE WRITING WEEKLY NEWSLETTER📫
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April 19, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Reposted by Kelly Bender
In the recent interview with @kellybender.bsky.social, he shared ways he brings character voices into focus.
So, I'm curious ... what’s your go-to technique for finding a character’s voice?
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting #StoryAndGame #WritingTips #IndieDev
So, I'm curious ... what’s your go-to technique for finding a character’s voice?
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting #StoryAndGame #WritingTips #IndieDev
March 26, 2025 at 9:08 PM
In the recent interview with @kellybender.bsky.social, he shared ways he brings character voices into focus.
So, I'm curious ... what’s your go-to technique for finding a character’s voice?
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting #StoryAndGame #WritingTips #IndieDev
So, I'm curious ... what’s your go-to technique for finding a character’s voice?
#NarrativeDesign #GameWriting #StoryAndGame #WritingTips #IndieDev
Narrative Design & Game Writer Jobs
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March 31, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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🎙 New episode of The Corner of Story and Game is live! I chat with @kellybender.bsky.social about finding your writer’s voice & crafting strong character dialogue in games.
🎧 bit.ly/kelly-bender... or 🎥 youtu.be/Sn8nRtvGoos
#GameWriting #NarrativeDesign #StoryAndGame #KellyBender
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#GameWriting #NarrativeDesign #StoryAndGame #KellyBender
March 21, 2025 at 10:31 PM
🎙 New episode of The Corner of Story and Game is live! I chat with @kellybender.bsky.social about finding your writer’s voice & crafting strong character dialogue in games.
🎧 bit.ly/kelly-bender... or 🎥 youtu.be/Sn8nRtvGoos
#GameWriting #NarrativeDesign #StoryAndGame #KellyBender
🎧 bit.ly/kelly-bender... or 🎥 youtu.be/Sn8nRtvGoos
#GameWriting #NarrativeDesign #StoryAndGame #KellyBender
Tiny details like this are what make games fun to play, and why I love making them.
What fun little details have you enjoyed in games recently?
What fun little details have you enjoyed in games recently?
March 11, 2025 at 7:21 AM
Tiny details like this are what make games fun to play, and why I love making them.
What fun little details have you enjoyed in games recently?
What fun little details have you enjoyed in games recently?