Games aren't created by writers rocking up to developers saying 'I have this great game story.' It's about establishing relationships and working hand in hand to create something wonderful.

Creativity comes from the part of the brain that is veritable soup of experiences, memories and influences. We really don't like to start questioning exactly where it comes from, in case it stops coming.

There's the underlying feeling that writing must be easy, because it's all about putting letters together. That's only true in the same way that programming is all about putting numbers together.

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.

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

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.

Generally I wouldn't accept work on projects where I didn't agree with the sensibilities behind the main character.