Web writing samples
By Jonathan Sabourin – Freelance web writer
Project: Blog article, fictitious sample
Target: Gamers worldwide (ENG)
Link to complete text: […]Main keyword: World of Warcraft
Secondary keywords: Blizzard Entertainment, Warcraft, RTS, MMORPG, gaming history, game developers
Meta-title: World of Warcraft: Rise to Glory, Ultimate Downfall, and… Possible Redemption?
Meta-description: Explore Blizzard Entertainment’s roots, the rise of World of Warcraft, its struggles, the game’s impact and its conceivable redemption.
Image alt text: Warcraft artwork to showcase iconic characters, landscapes and rich lore.
H1: World of Warcraft: Rise to Glory, Ultimate Downfall, and… Possible Redemption?
“No guts, no glory.” Some of the biggest names in the industry adhere to this creed. But is it really all it’s cracked up to be? Let’s find out.
Before we explore all the nooks and crannies of this universe, its intricacies, and the reasons for its struggles, we must begin at its roots: Blizzard Entertainment.
Founded in 1991 as Silicon & Synapse, Inc., the company mainly focused on porting games for other developers. Barely 2 years later, in 1993, the studio was renamed Chaos Studios, Inc. and began developing its own games; RPM Racing, The Lost Vikings and Rock n’ Roll Racing being among its first published titles.
H2: Blizzard Entertainment Rises to Fame and Beyond
Enters 1994, a year of wonders and glory. After another renaming, Blizzard Entertainment was born.
In August and September of that year, 2 games were released: The Death and Return of Superman (August) and Blackthorne (September), published by Sunsoft and Interplay Productions, respectively.
Then, in November of the same year, a legend emerged: Warcraft: Orcs and Humans. This was the very first game in the Warcraft series and the beginning of one of the most iconic franchises in PC gaming history.
H2: Warcraft: an RTS Must, and a Lore Need
Warcraft 1 became quite a success, making Blizzard financially steady for the first time by selling over 300 000 copies worldwide. It was also the first game that they were able to self-publish in North America.
Although the game’s story and script were minimal and largely improvised, it planted a crucial seed for future development. One that would grow to immeasurable heights. Many significant innovations to the RTS genre were introduced and subsequently adopted by other game developers moving forward.
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Project: Blog article, fictitious sample
Target: English readers
Link to complete text: […]From Toxic to Healthy: Differences in Relationship
What defines a bad relationship? Have you experienced one? Can you recognize the signs? All interesting and valid questions, and they do have answers.
Let’s have a look at them together.
Awakening: Strength and Courage to Face the True Nature of Your Relationship
You might’ve become accustomed to the negativity, not realizing its impact on your wellbeing. Perhaps you’ve become blind to it, whether willingly or unwittingly. Or maybe you believe yourself happy in such a situation, even at the cost of your sanity.
Regardless, like it or not, you find yourself in it.
Opening your eyes to the truth can be challenging, and keeping them from closing shut can be even harder. Yet, this is the very first and most crucial step to start looking for what you truly need in your quest for healthy companionship.
The longer you’ve been in this relationship, the more difficult it will be, I won’t sugarcoat it. Acknowledging that something is wrong is one of the toughest barriers to break. It won’t be easy; you may have spent too long and ventured too far in the shadows, but remember: the light can always find a way to shine through.
Toxicity: From It Comes Division, and Isolation
No matter how long you’ve been in this situation or how much you wish to deny the truth, something feels amiss. Something is bothering you. It may be a single issue, though that is quite rare, or many. Even if you’re not fully conscious of it, this will linger subconsciously, as long as it remains unaddressed.
Two outcomes most commonly emerge: division and isolation. A chasm will begin to form between partners. It might start as a small gap at first, but it will grow. Exponentially.
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Project: LARPing registration
Target: Canadian LARPers
Link to complete text: Emeraldshade BattlelandsCome one, come all! The Emeraldshade Battlelands beckon!
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- Embark on this journey, and quest for loot and glory.
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- Sustenance, drinks and joyous revelry alike. Feasts, casks and roasted boars upon pikes.
- Be whosoever thou dost desire, grasp the limitless possibilities and ready thyself for boundless abilities.
- Venture forth into this universe alongside us, shape it as thou. Mold the lands of Emeraldshade, wherever creativity allows.
Step forth and register now, join our ranks to elevate thy role-playing fantasies to glorious heights:
*form*
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– Surname:
– Enchanted courier address (e-mail):
– Mystical communicator number (phone):
– Province:
– Character appellation:
– Race of character:
– Class of character:
– Alignment:
– Prior experience or lack thereof (optional):
– Principle interests and/or fervor (optional):
Request an audience with the throne room. Inquiries for the king (any queries?) (optional):
Dates and gatherings to be held in the Battlelands shall be proclaimed in due course. Seek further tidings and correspondences through our enchanted courier services.
We eagerly await thy presence. May the Emeraldshade shield and guide thee in all thy undertakings.Forsooth, to behold the decrees of our noble contest and all that thou must ken to forge thy character, prithee, click yonder: *link to royaldecree*
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