In this episode, host Carmen Askerneese interviews Grace P. Fong, a narrative designer in the gaming industry. Grace shares her journey from childhood experiences with educational games to her career in video game development. She discusses her transition from technical roles in animation to narrative design, emphasizing the importance of storytelling in games. Grace also highlights the significance of honing one's craft, balancing emotional depth in writing, and maintaining personal well-being while pursuing a creative career. The conversation touches on collaboration within diverse teams and the evolving landscape of the gaming industry.Grace P. Fong is a Canadian-American narrative designer with a technical and pipeline specialty. She currently works in video and trading card games, having contributed to Cyberpunk 2, Palia, and Magic: the Gathering. In addition, her short fiction and artwork have appeared in Uncanny Magazine, Apex Magazine, Tor.com, Strange Horizons, and others. Follow her work at http://www.gracepfong.com.Follow Grace Online: www.gracepfong.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fictograph.bsky.socialInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fictograph/Chapters00:00 Introduction to Grace Fong03:09 The Journey into Game Storytelling09:41 Transitioning from Technical to Narrative Design12:10 Honing the Craft of Storytelling20:40 Balancing Emotion and Creativity25:07 Building a Sustainable Career in Narrative Design30:00 Maintaining Passion Outside of Work32:57 Collaborating in a Diverse Writer's Room#gamedevelopment #narrativedesign #storytelling #careerjourney #animation #videogames #creativeprocess #mentalhealth #collaboration #industryinsights

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