Chatty's First Freelance project
Its official.
I just signed a freelance writing contract with Goodman Games.
After a few flip-flops on my part, I (helped by a few people hitting me on the head with a frying pan) decided to plunge forward come what may. I shall be spending the next few weeks writing (with the help of a friend) a short 4e compatible adventure.
This is going to be my first serious foray in publishing. Its a small enough project that I feel confident that I’ll meet expectations. After that we’ll see if its addictive/rewarding enough to do more.
As things stand, I must deliver this by mid-January. I’m not going to say it (I’m not). Suffice it to say that this project creates a temporary shift in free time priorities… and I sadly can’t blog about it much.
I’m nervous and elated at the same time!
Wish me luck!
The Chatty DM is the "nom de plume" of gamer geek Philippe-Antoine Menard. He has been GMing various versions of D&D and other RPGs for nearly 30 years. A renowned RPG blogger, game designer and published author, he squats a corner of Critical Hits he affectionately calls "Musings of the Chatty DM." (Email Phil or follow him on Twitter.)
Oooo, congratulations! Writing adventures, especially in 4th Edition as I’ve found, can be SO fun and exciting. This goes especially when you have an adventure path you really believe in. Good luck!
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Thanks Jack. I’m really looking forward to working on this.
Phil, that’s WONDERFUL! Congrats, my friend–I’m so thrilled and proud for you!
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AWESOME! I know it’ll be fantastic! (I’ll probably pick it up even without 4e!)
Good luck man.
Congratulations, Phil! It couldn’t happen to a nicer guy.
Remember the golden rule of adventure design: “Write what you’d love to play yourself” and you’ll do fine.
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@Zach: Thanks man! It’s still find all this somewhat surreal. I’m sure that when I’ll have the nose to the grinding stone it will be ‘real’ enough.
@Michael: That’s very nice of you man! I’ll keep you all posted about the project (as much as I’m allowed to share).
@Greywulf: You betcha! I’m already brainstorming and will share ideas with Dave so that adventure kicks proverbial ass!
Congratulations!
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Wow, that’s awesome! Congratulations! I hope it leads to bigger things for ya.
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Congrats, Phil!! I can’t wait to buy your adventure and own a little piece of history!
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Amazing news! I believe you aluded to this a few weeks ago – but now that the cats outta’dah bag – CONGRATS!!!
Did they approach you becuase of the blog? or did you already have some interaction with those folks? I’m curious if your blog == new opportunities. Yeah?
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Congratulations Chatty! I know you’ll make a kick-ass adventure, and I’m also sure I’ll buy it!
Gee guys (and gals)… That confidence in my skills is heartwarming!
Thanks one and all!
Congratulations! Kick ass!
Hey Chatty, congrats on taking the plunge. While you can’t post about the experience, you can certainly write about it. I hope you’ll keep some design diaries and blogs with your thoughts on the process and the experience, and then share them once the adventure is published. I’m interested to hear your take on the industry side of things, writing for someone else, and your experience with Goodman Games.
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I shall do so Prop! I think this would indeed make for a killer post answering the questions of many people thinking about going into “the biz”.
That’s awesome! Rock out, baby! And make sure you’ve got a circle of people to collaborate with when you get stuck. Discussing an adventure’s sticky points can help identify rough points before you hit playtest, and that’s gold.
Knock it out of the park, Phil!
-Ben.
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I said it on twitter, but it needs be said here again: Wooooooooooooooooot!
Very curious to see what you’ll whip up
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Congratulations! I wish you good luck on your latest endeavour! I am pretty sure the adventure will be great!
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Congratulations & Good luck!!!
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Congratulations!!!
and here’s some Good Luck for you…
Congratulations, Chatty! Is there something better than getting paid for something that you would do for free? xD. I wish you lots of luck with your new project. I’m looking forward to take a look at your approach!
-Tharlorn
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Hooray! Good luck!
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w00t! Go Chatty!
I wrote a chapter in The Almanac of Endless Traders for Goodman, and it was a pleasure. The editing process was smooth, they liked my ideas and they paid on time.
Good luck, even if the adventure is to include plenty of laser-toting priest-crusaders.
Congratulations, Chatty. If you need an extra pair of eyes on your manuscript, before you send it in, let me know.
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Thank you all!
The Contract was mailed last night… time to do the actual work!
Congrats Chatty!
May your mead cup stay forever filled and your purse full of shiny gold. I know this will be awesome and I will buy it out of blind consumer hunger without even checking it out first just cause I trust your work.
Been a bit of a lurker here for along time… but this I thought deserved congratulations.
Congrats! I’m eager to see that, as an avid reader and fan. Go Chatty! And good luck with all the deadlines!
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