Matthew Arron
Email: house@matthewarron.com
Phone: +S NST VRR SVMP
Location: FL, NY
Professional Summary
Innovative writer and event organizer with over 15 years of experience in GAMES AND GAMES-ADJACENT creative industrIES. Specializes in hosting empowering writers’ retreats that blend game design principles with narrative workshops, aimed at unlocking creative potential and exploring new storytelling techniques. Known for a distinctive approach that merges the theoretical aspects of game studies with practical writing exercises.
Professional Experience
Founder & Creative Director
Arronautix Creative Retreats, New York, NY
January 2010 – Present
- Organized and led over 100+ writers’ retreats across various international locations, focusing on unconventional writing techniques and creative empowerment.
- Designed and implemented unique writing games and exercises that encouraged out-of-the-box thinking and collaborative storytelling.
- Cultivated a network of professional writers, game designers, and creative thinkers to contribute to retreat workshops and online content.
- Developed an online platform to extend the reach of the retreats, including interactive webinars and virtual workshops.
Senior Writer & Game Designer
PuzzleCraft Games, San Francisco, CA
June 2005 – December 2009
- Led narrative development for various award-winning puzzle games, focusing on integrating compelling storytelling with engaging gameplay.
- Collaborated with a team of developers, artists, and other writers to ensure cohesive game narratives and player experiences.
- Conducted workshops on narrative design at major game design conferences and universities.
Education
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
University of California, Berkeley
Graduated: 2005
Bachelor of Arts in English Literature
University of California, Los Angeles
Graduated: 2002
Key Skills
- Creative Writing
- Event Organization
- Game Design
- Public Speaking
- Workshop Facilitation
- Narrative Theory
- Team Leadership
- Digital Content Creation
Publications and Projects
- Books:
- The Game of Writing: How to Play and Win with Words (2022)
- Narrative Mechanics: Strategies in Storytelling Across Mediums (2018)
- Selected Articles:
- “Integrating Game Dynamics into Narrative Structures” – Writers’ Monthly Magazine (2021)
- “The Role of Interactive Play in Creative Writing” – Creative Process Quarterly (2019)
Professional Affiliations
- Member, Writers’ Guild of America (WGA)
- Member, International Game Developers Association (IGDA)
