Starving Writer Studio is a creative production house founded by award-winning author and narrative designer Maxwell Alexander Drake. With over two decades of experience in storytelling, Drake has written for major entertainment and publishing companies including Sony Online Entertainment (EverQuest Next) and Catalyst Game Labs (Shadowrun), and is currently the official prose writer to the acclaimed HârnWorld RPG franchise.
The studio’s mission is to forge a direct connection between creators and audiences by producing immersive, character-driven stories across multiple media, unhindered by traditional publishing barriers. Starving Writer Studio develops original intellectual properties, publishes novels and graphic works, produces podcasts and educational materials, and collaborates with leading artists and voice talent to deliver exceptional narrative experiences.
Drake’s expertise has also made him a recognized educator and industry speaker, teaching the craft of storytelling at conventions and institutions worldwide. He has appeared at San Diego Comic-Con for seventeen consecutive years and served as the first invited author guest at the inaugural Saudi Arabia Comic Con.
Starving Writer Studio stands as a creator-led brand dedicated to authenticity, craftsmanship, and direct audience engagement, where every story begins and ends with the reader as the focus.