Matthew Charles

Screenwriter, Game Designer, Storyteller

United States

I am a Black storyteller with over 6 years of experience writing for TV and Film, video games, and TTRPGs. My specialty is crafting complex characters, natural dialogue, and living worlds.

I have experience writing in screenplay format, writing for all elements of game play (including dialogue, barks, and UI), localization copy editing, casting and directing for film and voice-over, as well as the layout and publishing process for TTRPG books. I'm also familiar with proprietary tools (JIRA, Confluence, Affinity Publisher 2), editing, marketing, book layout, and the AAA game development process.

My goals as a writer have always been to create fantastical worlds and narratives that reflect the diversity and complexity of my reality, and to use my stories to showcase the ways our lives are connected.

Portfolio

TV and Film Writing

Spec Script
Guardian Pilot

A urban fantasy pilot that was developed during the Circle M+P x Anarchists United Writers Discovery Fellowship Program with famed manager, Lawrence Mathis and his team. It has also won the following honors: Semi-finalist in the 29th Annual Fade In Awards TV Pilot/Web Series Competition, Semi-finalist in the 2024 Santa Barbara International Screenplay Awards Quarter-finalist in the 2024 New York International Screenplay Awards

Animated TV Pilot Script
Might and Magic Pilot

A pilot script for a teen-centered, animated urban fantasy series.

Feature Film
Stray

A feature film adaptation of Benjamin Rosenbaum's and David Ackert's short story. I got permission from both authors to adapt their work.

Comics

Discord Comics
04/02/2025
Time Capsule

A comic I wrote for Discord Comics "Feast" anthology. Artist is Perry Wheeler. Editors are Tab Kimpton and Sfe Monster.

Game Writing / Localization

TTRPG Writing

TTRPG Book
Incredible Items

A 5e D&D book of various magical items. I wrote three items for the book: the Rod of Ereshkigal, Kazul's Kindness, and the Bandit Spider.

TTRPG Book
Voyagers and Venturers

A 5e D&D book of cultures, magic items, and classes for the Spelljammer setting. I co-wrote the Giff Anarchists section of the book.

Fiction

Short Story
One Half

A short story. Two travelers stuck in a snow storm tell each other stories to distract from their dire circumstances.

Analysis and Criticism

Game Design Analysis
Dragon Age: Inquisition Analysis

This was an analysis of player choice within Dragon Age: Inquisition and where the game succeeds and fails. Originally part of a job interview.

Anime Critique Article
Matt's Fave is Problematic: Devilman crybaby

An in-depth article on the Devilman crybaby series, its merits, and flaws. It was one of the most successful articles on the site it was posted, garnering over 10,000 views.