Why we write (and why we write together)?
Writing is at the heart of who we are. Since childhood, it has accompanied us, shaped us, and connected us. It is through stories that we learned to think, to dream, to exist. Writing isn’t a pastime — it’s a need, a way to breathe.
We are brother and sister, and from a very young age, we shared invented worlds, stories told in two voices. That constant dialogue became a way of creating: today, we co-write as naturally as we once played together. It’s a demanding adventure, sometimes chaotic, but always deeply rewarding. Writing together means learning to trust, to listen, to confront visions without erasing them.
It’s also a strength: our ideas feed each other, our universes resonate together. There is no hierarchy, no ego. Only a shared desire to tell a story that is a little greater than either of us alone — because it is born from a bond. And perhaps that is what we cherish most: stories build invisible bridges between human beings. They gather those who tell them and those who listen. They weave connections that transcend differences, time, and language.
For us, writing is adding our voice to that vast, silent conversation that unites us all.
Q&A
Who are you?
We are Dawnborn — a duo of Scottish twins: brother Didymus and sister Deethra.
We’ve been telling each other stories for as long as we can remember — in whispered secrets, wild games, and endless late-night conversations. Writing together feels like second nature. About ninety-nine percent of the time, it’s pure magic. The other one percent… well, it’s usually us wondering how a five-minute idea turned into a three-hour debate. But honestly? We wouldn’t change a thing.Who are you FOR REAL?
That… will stay a mystery.
We have our lives, our families, our friends, and our own adventures outside the page. Writing is our secret garden — a place where imagination runs free, without the noise of the outside world. One day, if we publish original works, they’ll probably be signed under a pen name. As for the rest… let’s just say we believe in the old wisdom: to live happily, live hidden. We’re much better at writing stories than talking about ourselves anyway!Why the name Dawnborn?
Because for us, every story feels like a new dawn — that spark when imagination wakes up and anything feels possible.
It’s also a nod to all those nights we spent wide awake, talking, dreaming, and building worlds long past bedtime. We were definitely night owls… who somehow turned into dawn dreamers. (Truth be told, some of our best ideas were waiting for us at sunrise — usually after way too much tea and way too little sleep.)Why do you write together?
Because writing alone is good — but writing together is chaotic, brilliant, and surprisingly efficient.
We’ve been telling stories together since we could talk (and possibly even before that — but the womb was a terrible place for worldbuilding). As kids, we invented characters, argued over endings, and built universes out of LEGOs and library books. Writing together just felt like the next logical step. These days, it means sharing the same brain half the time, fiercely debating over commas, and finishing each other’s sentences… on the page and in real life. We don’t always agree, but we always get there — eventually — usually after snacks.Why games transcription?
Because video game writing deserves to be preserved.
In too many cases, the words that shape our favorite games—dialogues, monologues, fragments of worldbuilding—vanish over time. Lost in obsolete hardware, hidden behind gameplay layers, or simply undocumented, they risk disappearing from collective memory. We believe that game scripts are part of our cultural heritage. They are worth saving, studying, and sharing—just like film screenplays or literary texts. Transcription is our way of giving these stories a second life. A way to keep them alive, readable, and accessible for anyone who cares about narrative design, game writing, or just beautiful words.Why fanfiction?
Because it’s where we found our wings.
When we were very young, we received an incredibly precious piece of advice from an editor we once wrote to. (If you’re reading these words, Maggie… thank you, again and again, for everything.) She told us that if we wanted to become writers, we had two things to do every single day: read and write. Fanfiction gave us the perfect space to do both. It offered a place to practice, dream, and create without limits — where it was safe to try, to stumble, and to grow one story at a time. It’s where we fell in love with storytelling — not as something distant and untouchable, but as something alive, something we could be part of. We learned that honoring a world you love means stepping into it with respect, curiosity, and imagination — and finding your own voice inside it. Fanfiction taught us to be brave with our ideas, to trust our instincts, and to write for the pure joy of it. Without it, we wouldn’t be the writers — or the dreamers — we are today.Do you also write original stories?
Absolutely.
Our original works are full-fledged stories — new worlds, new characters, born entirely from our own imagination. We build these universes from the ground up, chasing the stories that wouldn’t let us go — the ones that kept whispering until we had no choice but to write them down. They are crafted with the same passion, the same curiosity, and yes, still a touch of madness. Writing original works is our way of offering something new to the world. A new place to dream, to wonder, to belong.Coffee or tea while writing?
Tea. Endless cups of it.
And when things get desperate… strong coffee, followed by regret.Who wins the most debates during co-writing?
Let’s say… it’s usually a draw.
Or at least that’s what we agreed to write here.Want to support us?
You can buy us a coffee to keep us awake, typing, and working on our original projects.
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