FULL SESSION · 3 Feb 2026 · 64 min

Kim Belair

Game writer · Sweet Baby Inc.

How richer characters get made

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Kim explains collaborative narrative development, culturally informed storytelling, and misconceptions about representation and creative decisions.

What you’ll take away

How collaborative game narrative development works.
What culturally informed storytelling contributes to characters.
Misconceptions about representation and creative decision-making.

Creative Craft
Culture

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