Shawn French, writer of stuff
@shawnfrench.bsky.social
Writer of video games (Epic Tavern, Murder on the Midway), comics (Tales from the Fantastical Crimes Unit, Escape from Jesus Island), film (The Wrong House), & audio tales (Blood Forest, Return to Blackout Point). Editor of a shit-ton of comics.
Ambient blizzard tracks are great backdrops for writing horror.
October 11, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Ambient blizzard tracks are great backdrops for writing horror.
I'd love to be added, thanks.
September 19, 2025 at 12:42 PM
I'd love to be added, thanks.
I've never quite figured out how to articulate my belief that storytelling is just math as well, but I'm convinced of it. A good story is a balanced equation.
September 16, 2025 at 1:48 PM
I've never quite figured out how to articulate my belief that storytelling is just math as well, but I'm convinced of it. A good story is a balanced equation.
Rewriting and debugging are the exact same process.
I think learning to code, even just at a hobbyist level, is super valuable for writers. You're using all the same muscles.
I think learning to code, even just at a hobbyist level, is super valuable for writers. You're using all the same muscles.
September 12, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Rewriting and debugging are the exact same process.
I think learning to code, even just at a hobbyist level, is super valuable for writers. You're using all the same muscles.
I think learning to code, even just at a hobbyist level, is super valuable for writers. You're using all the same muscles.
The writer equivalent of this gig is all over freelance sites.
"I generated a novel-length pile of gibberish slop. Seeking a writer to--"
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"I generated a novel-length pile of gibberish slop. Seeking a writer to--"
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September 12, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The writer equivalent of this gig is all over freelance sites.
"I generated a novel-length pile of gibberish slop. Seeking a writer to--"
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"I generated a novel-length pile of gibberish slop. Seeking a writer to--"
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"As Raiders fans know full well, 20 points is a tough hurdle for a Josh McDaniels coached offense."
Heh.
Heh.
September 9, 2025 at 12:22 PM
"As Raiders fans know full well, 20 points is a tough hurdle for a Josh McDaniels coached offense."
Heh.
Heh.
Yep.
The story in every other medium vs the story in video games. #gamedev
September 7, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Yep.