Cieran Ryan
Screenwriter; Games Writer; World-builder
Thank you for visiting!
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This is my online writing portfolio, with a selection of excerpts to read from screenplays, fiction and branching narratives.
There are also examples of narrative design and world-building elements that support these original stories: from maps, location lore and RPG design (class and race descriptions; quest prompts; game rules & mechanics) to songs, dialect maps and original language concepts.
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Click the buttons below to access excerpts, or message me directly for more information on a particular project.
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All below examples contain original IP held by the writer. Unless stated otherwise, all text, characters and storylines within these files are © Cieran Ryan 2025
Writing Portfolio 2025
Feel free to download and read any of the excerpts below.
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The Screenplays are all excerpts from completed drafts, please contact me if you'd like to read more.
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'Worm' is a sci-fi/cyberpunk novel I'm writing. It's a work-in-progress passion project and experiment with first-person prose.
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'Starway' is a TTRPG expansion, compatible with d20 systems. This sample contains an intro to the world setting, along with lore around its history and religion, original playable races and their stats.
About me
I’m a native-English writer, filmmaker and graduate of MA Screenwriting at Northern Film School (Leeds, UK).
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I live at the foot of the Peak District, among windy ancient moorland. When I can't be found writing in a local café or pub, I've been known to rehearse plays at The Lantern Theatre and play drums for Sheffield psych-rock band, Blacklight Animals.
Get in Touch
Drop a message to my direct email to connect or for more information on a particular project.
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