Don’t Go It Alone: People You Need To Know As An RPG Publisher

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In my first column on RPG publishing, I discussed ten things you need to know before getting into the business. As if knowing things wasn’t enough, you also have to know some people. I’m not talking about specific people (though having industry contacts is definitely a plus – I encourage schmoozing and networking as much as possible), but groups of people with certain skill sets. There’s a lot of work that goes into publishing, and you need quality people to get it all done. No matter … [Read more...]

Ten Things You Should Know Before Getting Into RPG Publishing

C and writer CJ Ruby at the 4 Winds Fantasy Gaming merchant table, MisCon 24.

Most gamers dream of working in the RPG industry, seeing their amazing ideas in print and hobnobbing with the legends of the gaming world. My fellow dream girl Jennifer Brozek has the 411 on being a freelancer in the industry, and there’s little I could add to her sound advice. But for those who want to go a step further and become publishers – whether you’ve already been a freelancer for a while, or just want to go straight to the top – I have experiences galore to share. What’s a … [Read more...]