Trophies (The Writer)

Alan Wake The Writer Trophies guide: Learn how to unlock Ding, Kill Your Darlings, Go Gentle Into That Good Light, and more.

Ding!

Complete the ferris wheel section and use the lift at the end. Automatically awarded as part of the story.

Kill Your Darlings

Before entering the cabin, kill Hartman, the Anderson brothers and Barry (three times). Automatically awarded as part of the story.

Go Gentle Into That Good Light

As you get close to the lighthouse, Zane tells you that he cannot accompany you further. From this point on, you must avoid firing your weapon until you reach the lighthouse itself. See the relevant section of the walkthrough for details.

No Punctuation

Complete the Writer expansion without dying or reloading a checkpoint (a saved game state).

Iron Will

When fighting Hartman, the Anderson brothers and Barry at the end of the expansion, don't let your health become critical.

Whirlwind

As you start making your way to the lighthouse and after getting past the spinning cabin, your way forward will be blocked by a tornado. Use your torch on the "bridge" and "path" words to create a way forward. Get past it within 60 seconds to unlock the trophy.

Licensed Properties

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Creative Space

When you reach the crashed aircraft while making your way towards the Lighthouse, look for a narrow passageway by one of the wings that you can squeeze through. Continue to the end of the passage where you will find a giant typewriter. Approach it to unlock the trophy.

Heartbreaker

As you continue towards the Lighthouse, you will find yourself witnessing an exchange between Hartman and Crazy Alan. Listen to their conversation and then play the tape that appears. When the tape finishes, Crazy Alan agrees that he should remain in the Dark Place to avoid causing Alice any more hurt. The trophy will pop when you leave the office.