I think it's essential for writers to be involved in the recording process as things can often go wrong in this area. Voice actors are all too often presented with a wad of XL sheets, no proper character notes, context or reference and are just expected to perform.

By the time a writer comes onto a project (if they're being hired as a contractor) the main character has usually been designed, as that's always done during a project's pitching stage.

Videogames need more women and are too reliant on male, stubble-covered heroes.

They are very good reasons why voice acting in games can be so terrible. Writers are in a great position to be able to bridge this gap.

Traditionally games never used professional writers to create their narrative, so there's definitely a residual feeling that hiring a proper writer is somewhat of a luxury, rather than a necessity. Like a feng shui consultant.

There's always a lot of pressure with big projects and so as a writer you have to be robust and flexible, with a tough hide.

I like to make all my characters interesting. Be they male, female or creatures unknown.