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kieran bonsu

@kieranbonsu

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Creative writer and narrative designer passionate about immersive storytelling.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a collaborative environment where I can grow and contribute to narrative design.

I am a creative writer and narrative designer with a strong foundation in Law and Politics. My passion lies in building immersive, emotionally resonant stories that engage and captivate audiences. I have developed a unique skill set in worldbuilding, branching dialogue, and narrative systems design, which I applied in my personal project, Shiver, a noir-fantasy visual novel.

In Shiver, I explored complex themes such as identity, trauma, romance, and supernatural mystery. I crafted quests, character backstories, and branching dialogue trees, ensuring that players experience meaningful choices and multiple outcomes. My approach combines critical thinking with storytelling craft, utilizing modern AI tools to enhance the narrative experience.

I am currently seeking a junior narrative designer or game writing role where I can grow, contribute, and collaborate with like-minded individuals in the gaming industry.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Narrative Designer/Game Writer

Shiver

Apr 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)

Developed and refined narrative structure for Shiver, a fantasy-noir visual novel, exploring complex themes and implementing immersive storytelling features. Wrote quests, character backstories, branching dialogue trees, and lore entries, tailoring tone and language to genre conventions. Utilised tools like Notion, ChatGPT, Canva, and Discord for scripting, organisation, and iteration.

Branching Dialogue Character Development Interactive Fiction Visual Novels Notion Canva

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

University of Hull

Bachelor's Degree in Law, Law with Politics

Studied Law with a focus on Politics, gaining a strong foundation in critical thinking and analytical skills. Developed an understanding of legal frameworks and political systems.

Elvtr Game Writing Course

Certificate of Completion, Game Writing

Completed the Elvtr Game Writing Course, focusing on narrative design and story structure. Gained skills in branching dialogue, character development, and interactive fiction.