"The amount I’ve learned from Susan about interactive writing is staggering. Her incredible good humor only adds to the cocktail that makes her one of the best writing instructors I’ve ever had."

Lucas Loredo, Narrative Designer, Wolfeye Games

"Susan is an amazing writer who's able to challenge the tired cliches of video game narrative while still accommodating the demands of gameplay. Her style is sharp and creative. She's got great instincts for genre and character motivation. Working with her was a great privilege."

Stephen McManus, Senior Experience Designer, ILMxLAB

"Susan is truly a master storyteller. She makes learning & working with her fun. I find myself applying everything I learned from her almost every day."
 

Kavita Appachu, Consultant & Experience Designer

"Susan is a true mentor and master structuralist who taught me the painful lesson of destroying my work to make it better. I often hear her voice in my head when I’m preparing to cut a character or break some story bones. “There’s no crying in baseball, son.” Ain’t that the truth."

John Stafford, Narrative Director, Crystal Dynamics

"Susan has one of the fastest brains in the business. She has a gift for connecting the dots and bringing big ideas to life. She has helped me get to the emotional heart of the matter in my work more than I can say. She's a gem!"

Greg Lanier, VP, Strategic Communications at University of Chicago