Hi, my name is Lis Welch. I'm a Brazilian trans writer, editor, and game designer with experience in TTRPGs and speculative fiction, having worked with publishers such as HarperCollins, Jambô, and Renegade Games.In my free time, you can find me on social media talking about games, art, açaí, cats, and diversity.Want to hire me or chat about your projects? Feel free to email me at [email protected]!
About Me
Lis Welch (@WelchLis) is a game designer, editor, and writer living in Brazil with their partner and five cats. She has called over fifteen cities home throughout her life, developing nomadic roots and valuing the flexibility of freelance work. Her name appears in works published by HarperCollins, Jambô, and Renegade Games Studios.As a queer creator, she writes about all things weird, from fiction and TTRPGs to politics and technology. Her works bring to life diverse characters, intricate plots, and truths too uncomfortable to read aloud. The Coleção Arton — a project she contributed to as a writer and sensitivity reader — earned two Golden Goblins and two Ludopédia Awards, the most prestigious RPG awards in Brazil.With an activist spirit, she founded Oasis Queer, Brazil’s largest TTRPG collective for minority groups, and helps lead Mutirão Imaginário, a social project that brings artistic creation to underprivileged children in São Paulo through TTRPGs. Her work advocating for social issues in RPGs earned her the D20 Awards for Best Informative Content.In past lives, she has been a graphic designer, model, and even a musical theater actress, but now she dedicates herself to her greatest dream: writing. When she’s not working, you might find her cooking for friends, dancing to the sound of Florence, or on social media talking about games, art, açaí, and diversity.
RPG and Games
Forthcoming
➝ Confidential Project — Lost in Cult (writer; English)
➝ Confidential Project — Renegade Games (writer; English)
➝ Confidential Project — Nozes Games (sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ Círculo dos Mundos (writer, sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ Devil's Drizzle (narrative designer, translator, sensitivity consultant; English, Portuguese & Spanish)
➝ Dinopunk (sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ Ecos da Terra do Nunca (editor-in-chief; Portuguese)
➝ Encontros do Oculto — Portill (proofreader, sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ Invazores — Too Many Goblins (editor-in-chief; Portuguese)
➝ Reino dos Sem Nomes (sensitivity consulting; Portuguese)
➝ Reinos Fronteiriços (sensitivity consulting; Portuguese)
➝ The Wizard of Oz (writer; English & Portuguese)
2025
➝ Breu — Luz Negra (copy editor, proofreader, sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ Brutal — New Order (editor-in-chief; Portuguese)
➝ Muito Abaixo do Oceano — Ginga (sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
2024
➝ 3D&T Victory — Jambô (sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ A Passagem: Issues 5 to 10 — Catarse (editor, writer, sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ Ameaças de Arton — Jambô (sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ Atlas de Arton — Jambô (writer, sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ Guardians of the Moonlight — itch.io (writer; Portuguese)
➝ Guia de NPCs de Arton — Jambô (sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ Koboa — The Word Refinery (writer; English & Portuguese)
➝ Onigiri: Issue 1 — Marte & Vênus (editor-in-chief; Portuguese)
➝ Remate Paranormal: Issues 3 to 6 — Catarse (proofreader, sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
2023
➝ A Passagem: Issues 0 to 4 — Catarse (editor, writer, sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ Barbie em Ordem Paranormal — Portill (proofreader, sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ Herdeiro dos Antigos: O Grande Mar — CHA (sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ The Peacock's Mirror — OrdemCast (proofreader, sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
Poetry, Fiction, and Comics
2024
➝ Estúpido Cupido — HarperCollins (proofreader; Portuguese)
➝ Maldição: Vol. 1 and 2 — Cora Ronron (proofreader; Portuguese)
➝ Portas & Pesadelos — André B. Matos (sensitviity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ Te Vejo na Final — HarperCollins (sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
2023
➝ A Fechadura Escolar (copy editor; Portuguese)
➝ Ano Zero: Memórias Perdidas (copy editor, sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ Cibele — Iohan V. Silva (proofreader, sensitivity consultant; Portuguese)
➝ Entre Amigos e Parasitas — Carol G. Fitzpatrick (proofreader; Portuguese)
2022
➝ "A Capela", Caminhos Escuros — Coverge (writer; Portuguese)
➝ "A Máscara", Subversives — Triqueta (writer; Portuguese)
➝ "Apocalipse" — Toma Aí Um Poema (writer; Portuguese)
➝ "Carnívora" — Aboio Magazine and Ria Magazine (writer; Portuguese)
➝ "Catarse", Lendas Africanas — Cartola (writer; Portuguese)
➝ "Elisa", Monstruosos — Persona (writer; Portuguese)
➝ "Lamaçal" — Toma Aí Um Poema (writer; Portuguese)
"Lis tackled an epic project with the courage of an adventurer from the greatest sagas. More thanbravery, she demonstrated competence and professionalism, delivering a sensitive andcomprehensive critical review. Beyond just pointing out the problematic issues, she suggestedcorrections and explained her observations to assist the creative team. We benefited from thelearning; the book gained in quality; and all readers received a more polished work that respects thediverse members of the community."
— Guilherme Del Svaldi
General Director at Jambô
and author of Tormenta
"The sensitive reading report that Lis produced for HarperCollins was incredibly thorough and organized.By highlighting both general points and specific excerpts of the work that deserved attention, andclearly and eloquently explaining why we should reconsider certain factors, she helped us make thebook a much more rewarding reading experience for everyone. She also illuminated how otheraspects embraced and supported the trans community, providing reassurance to the author, whichwas very positive. I loved her work and hope we can collaborate again soon."
— Chiara Provenza
Editor at HarperCollins
"I had the opportunity to work side by side with Lis at A Passagem magazine, and I must say that Iconsidered the project amateur until her arrival. Her hiring ensured not only the critical evolution ofthe magazine, considering her extremely competent sensitive reading and proofreading, but also theoverall editorial quality, as she showed immense willingness to take on more roles than agreed upon.Initiative, passion, dedication, and, if I may say, even devotion capture the intensity of her work."
— Miguel Souza
Game Editor at Jambô
"Lis's sensitivity reading service was crucial to the development of my book. She made a point ofcapturing the essence of the story and deeply analyzing its themes and characters to extract thebest approaches when addressing sensitive topics. Her feedback was always well-grounded andhelped me identify relevant inconsistencies and issues, while also offering solutions that enriched thenarrative even further. She treated my project with immense care and respect throughout. I havenothing but praise for Lis's work—she proved to be an incredibly approachable and skilledprofessional. I will definitely hire her again for my future projects."
— Alex B. Matos
Author of Portas & Pesadelos
Drop me a message!
I’m available for writing, editing, game design, translation, and sensitivity consulting on TTRPGs, video games, and speculative fiction projects. Feel free to reach out at [email protected] — just include a brief description of your project, key details, and deadlines. I’ll get back to you within 24 hours!
