Full-Time Content Writer/Editor

Sam Reader

******************@*****.*** 973-***-**** https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-reader-a83b0853

SKILLS

Writing

Editing

Copywriting (media focused)

Microsoft Office

OpenOffice

GiMP photo editor

Moderating chat servers

Logistics and user support for online roleplay events

Google Drive (and related Google Docs programs)

EXPERIENCE

Typebar Magazine Online

Contributing writer January 2024 - Present

Served as a cultural critic authoring a number of articles on intersection of popular culture, politics, and social commentary

Authored "Cyberpunk 2077 and the Anesthesia of #dissent," an article garnering 1500 sessions in a single weekend and caught attention of major gaming writers Ancillary Review of Books Online

Reviewer January 2024 - Present

Authored focused and incisive commentary of science fiction and fantasy novels for a Hugo Award-nominated publication

Communicated clearly and politely with editors to make sure authorial voice was preserved Reactor Magazine Online

Columnist and contributor May 2023 - Present

Writing and scheduling column "Dissecting The Dark Descent" on a bi-weekly basis for Tor's website Tor.com;

Researched numerous horror writers and history topics while maintaining open communication with editors

Curating themed lists of media recommendations and writing essays strangelibrary.com Online

Editor in Chief August 2010 - Present

Authoring and editing book reviews, literature-focused personal essays, and film-focused personal essays on a regular schedule

The Gamer's Lounge online

Contributor April 2015 - Present

Reviewed and previewed video games for The Gamer's Lounge online publication

Sourced all screenshots and assets for reviews from own gameplay Tor Nightfire online

Contributor November 2019 - December 2023

Authored reviews focused mainly on horror and dark fantasy

Organized lists of books, movies, and video games themed around horror and dark fantasy

Critiqued horror and dark fantasy properties through a modern social and cultural lens Barnes and Noble online

Freelance Contributor January 2015 - November 2019

Created content including curated lists of book recommendations, book reviews, retrospective essays, ranked lists, humor articles, and other content concentrated on science fiction, fantasy, and horror books

Curated a year-end list of best horror books of the year

Compiled targeted lists of reading recommendations based on current trends and media

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

MikataLARP online

Desk GM January 2024 - Present

Moderated chat for an online (via Discord) live roleplay experience for ~30-40 people over a 28 hour event

Organized player folders, item storage, and art assets for LARP purposes

Answered player rules questions when no GM was available to adjudicate

Mediated between GM staff and players during rules and plot discussions

Nekocon LARP Hampton Roads, Virginia

Assistant GM November 2023 - November 2025

Composed modules and assisted with rules calls for a three-day live roleplay event associated with NekoCon in Hampton Roads

Assisted game masters as a gofer and general support staff

Managed player folders, cut item cards, hole-punched binders, organized smooth player onboarding

EDUCATION

Seton Hall University, South Orange, NJ

Bachelor of Arts English

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