Josiah Lebowitz: Game Designer, Writer, and Narrative Designer
About Me Resume & References Project History Game Design Writing Samples Art and Graphics

Game Projects - Mostly Complete List

  • Aurora's Nightmare (June 2011 - Present)
    • A Japanese style visual novel game in development for Windows.
    • Pen and Sword Games: Designer, Writer, Producer, Assistant Artist
  • EverQuest Next (Jan 2013 – July 2013)
    • The latest entry in the groundbreaking MMO series.
    • Sony Online Entertainment (now Daybreak Games): Writer (Tie-In Novellas)
  • Car Washer Summer of the Ninja (October 2008 - February 2012; Released)
    • An arcade style casual game developed in XNA for Windows and Xbox Live Arcarde.
    • Pen and Sword Games: Designer, Writer, Producer, Sprite Artist
  • Ink (April 2009 - January 2012; On Hiatus)
    • A RPG about a writer drawn into the world of his unfinished story. Documentation created for fun and as an instructional tool.
    • Pen and Sword Games: Designer, Writer
  • The Dr. May Game (February - April 2009; Canceled)
    • An online advergame developed to promote Dr. May's book, Eat What You Love. Love What You Eat.
    • Dr. Michelle May: Project Manager, Assistant Designer
  • The Measure of a Man (July 2008; Released)
    • A serious Neverwinter Nights mod with a heavy focus on interactive dialogue.
    • Personal Project: Designer, Writer
  • Spell Dancer (Sept 2005 - Dec 2006; On Hiatus)
    • An original humorous 3D strategy RPG project in which the player uses a dance pad to cast spells and activate special skills.
    • Student Project: Lead Designer, Writer, Producer, Level Designer, Environment Artist, Texture Artist, Animator
  • The Frequent World Savers Club (May - Aug 2005; Unreleased)
    • A humorous Neverwinter Nights mod following a hungry hero on a quest for a free pizza.
    • Student Project: Lead Designer, Producer, Writer, Lead Level & Event Designer, Voice Actor (Hero)

Published Writing (Non-Game) and Editing - Complete List

Work History - Complete List

  • Professor of Game Writing (Aug 2016 - Present)
  • Professor of Creative Media (Aug 2014 - May 2015)
    • University of Hawaii West Oahu; Kapolei, HI
    • I developed the game design track of the Creative Media program, including course development and teaching.
  • Contract Writer (Jan 2013 - Jul 2013)
  • Lead Designer, Writer, Narrative Designer (Dec 2011 - Present)
    • Pen and Sword Games
    • My indie studio. It encompasses a variety of game and writing projects, along with some web and graphic design work.
  • Professor of Game Design (Aug 2011 – May 2014 )
    • Florida Gateway College; Lake City, FL
    • I created the Game Design certificate program, including course development and teaching.
  • Junior High English Teacher:
    • Heart English School / Narashino 1 Middle School (Jan 2011 - Mar 2011)
    • I handled planning, preparing, and teaching of English classes for Japanese students ranging from 7th - 9th grades.
  • Elementary English Teacher (Sep 2007 - Mar 2008)
    • Joytalk / Nogi Elementary School; Nogi, Japan
    • I handled planning, preparing, and teaching of English classes for Japanese students ranging from pre-school through 6th grade, including special needs.
  • Web Designer, Graphic Artist (Feb 2006 - Present)
  • Web Designer (May 2003 - Present)
  • Contract Web and Graphic Design (May 2003 - Present)
    • Misc. people and companies.
    • I've done a number of small web and graphic design jobs over the years. The more notable ones are listed above.