Writing for tabletop RPGs can be a greatly rewarding experience. However, many game masters, role-players, and writers have no idea where to start. I decided to write up a quick list of a few resources to help anyone out there who wants to write for role-playing games.
There are numerous small publishers one could write for these, but also RPG writers can publish their own games or resources on DriveThruRPG and the DMs Guild.
Below you will some of the best resources to help you think about writing for tabletop RPGs. There are style writing guides, frameworks for creating adventures, self-publishing resources as well as stock art.
Freelance Tabletop RPG Writing & Publishing
You can find a number of great essays about writing for tabletop role-playing games on DriveThruRPG. If you are looking for RPG advice, you’ll want to check these out.
- Essays on Freelance Tabletop RPG Writing & Publishing – DriveThruRPG
- Writing With Style: An Editor’s Advice for RPG Writers – DriveThruRPG – Many five-star reviews on this writing guide.
- The Anatomy of Adventure – DriveThruRPG – A helpful guide to writing RPG adventures.
- Fantasy RPG Book – InDesign Template 2 – DriveThruRPG
Self-publishing tabletop RPGs
I self-publish tabletop resources and you can see them here. I’ve put together some self-publishing resources.
Stock Art for Tabletop RPGs
Art is always important for RPGs. If you are self-publishing, check out these artists.
Writing for Tabletop RPGs Tips
Writing tabletop RPGs is a dream for many game masters and role-players and I hope these resources and tips are helpful. It is a dream of yours, you have so many resources at your fingertips.