Want to write for games? Our Industry guests have years of freelancing experience & will share their wisdom on how to find work, how to get more work, & how to succeed as a game industry freelancer.
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The games industry was an early adopter of the digital publishing business model, long before the explosion of tablets, Kindles and other e-readers took the mainstream publishing world by storm. Join our Industry Insider Guests as they talk about the lessons learned along the way, which can help you bring your game project to life as a digital release.
From publishing your RPG or board game to opening a gaming café, learn how crowdfunding can help you achieve your dream from those who have succeeded (and failed) with Kickstarter.
How can your favorite novels & video games improve your tabletop campaign? Does gaming enhance your enjoyment of novels? Our Industry panelists discuss the role of story across games & fiction.
Geared to new writers our panelists discuss how to find an editor, establish a good rapport with them, & how to get the most out of that relationship. Lead by editors who are Industry Insider guests!
Admit it: Sometimes the fun of a game is not playing the game--it's building the world! RPG designers sit down and talk about how to make your world sharper, more exciting, and 10 pounds lighter.
An all-female panel that's equal parts discussion about what games we love and why, and how to create a table atmosphere that is inclusive and welcoming. Q&A
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Our female Industry Insider guests discuss the games they love and shy, and how to create a table atmosphere that is inclusive and welcoming. We'll even take questions and see if we can get to the bottom of why your table is so man-tastic.
Want to publish your own tabletop RPG? This panel goes beyond Kickstarter, we'll talk about everything from motivation to finish the game to how to source printers.
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Publishing your own game used to mean shelling out thousands of dollars for a huge print run and art, and still risk never earning your money back. Not any more. This panel goes beyond Kickstarter, we'll talk about everything from motivation to finish the game to how to source printers.