Game Writer and Narrative Designer
Intro
Erica Kate Martin is a dedicated Narrative Designer and Game Writer with experience developing games across genres, from interactive fiction to free-to-play Match 3. She excels at plotting stories, crafting dialogue, building worlds, and collaborating across diverse teams.
See below for portfolio.
Game Writing
Novelist Edgar is haunted by writer’s block. What will the crew uncover when they fix up his spooky study? Makeover-themed Match 3 script. Watch a playthrough of the published episode. Download Makeover Match on Google Play or the App Store.
2024
Secrets and sexy strangers abound in Lycan Hollow. Script excerpt of a Werewolf-themed romantic RPG. Download Whispers and play the full story on Google Play or the App Store.
2023
Romance and mystery-themed RPG about a time-traveling goddess. Script excerpt of a chapter set in Ancient Egypt.
2022
2022
We’ve survived the sandstorm. But where’s Grandpa? Script excerpt.
2021
Reach beyond the grave. Find the answers you seek. Visual novel collaboration with Branches Interactive Storytelling.
Fiction
2022
Hearts still break after society collapses. Science fiction short story excerpt.
2020
A dinner party full of DJs. Short story excerpt.
2019
True love knows no scent. Short film comedy. Complete script.
Journalism
See below for clips by topic.
01
Art
Female Gaze: Xiang Jing — That’s Shanghai
Hacker Art: Liu Bolin — That’s Shanghai
Double Take: Brian Brake and Steve McCurry —That’s Shanghai
02
Music
Seven Women Defining China’s Indie Music Scene — That’s Shanghai
Interview: The Cribs — That’s Shanghai
China’s Music Industry Goes International — CKGSB Knowledge
03
Womanhood
How Views on Women in China are Changing in the #Metoo Era — That’s Shanghai
Interview: Joanna Chiu, NüVoices — That’s Shanghai
Do Claims of Erasure Taint a New Book on Leftover Women Beyond Repair? — That’s Shanghai
04
LGBTQ+
For LGBTQ+ Women, Chinese New Year Comes with Added Burdens — Radii
Essential Guide to LGBTQ+ Life in Shanghai — SmartShanghai
Interview: Drag King Dorian T. Fisk — That’s Shanghai
05
City Life
Bar Review: Birds of Paradise — That’s Shanghai
This is the State of Gay Nightlife in Shanghai — SmartShanghai
7-11 in the Lower East Side — Bedford + Bowery