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<blockquote data-quote="ByOdinsBeardRPG" data-source="post: 8109893" data-attributes="member: 7026414">I'm right in the thick of self-publishing at the moment. Have a PDF live on DriveThruRPG and had printed copies made to sell on Amazon and Etsy. I went the OGL route, using the 5e SRD. This method is much easier than building your own system from scratch and easier for your prospective audience too, as they don't have to learn a whole new system. As I'm using OGL I don't have access to WotC's premium toys like Ravenloft and beholders and mind flayers and such, but it gives me more flexibility to sell elsewhere and not just on DM's Guild.So far I've done everything myself, from writing to illustrating to editing to marketing, and I'd be struggling if I didn't have a day job that pays the bills. At the moment it's more of a hobby and passion project but I'd like to think things are in place if it takes off.The most difficult part for me so far has been the marketing side and getting eyes on my adventure. This is where I have the least experience and where the real challenge lies. I do have a second book coming out next month, so I might take the Kickstarter route as it'll be ready to print and it'll help gauge interest for numbers (as mentioned by [USER=1]@Morrus[/USER] earlier). Most of my time now is spent spreading the word, building communities here and on Reddit, reaching out to potential reviewers and YouTubers, and struggling with Amazon over how my listing looks. It's a big learning curve and there are a lot of walls to climb over, so start small and slowly grow your understanding and connections.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ByOdinsBeardRPG, post: 8109893, member: 7026414"] I'm right in the thick of self-publishing at the moment. Have a PDF live on DriveThruRPG and had printed copies made to sell on Amazon and Etsy. I went the OGL route, using the 5e SRD. This method is much easier than building your own system from scratch and easier for your prospective audience too, as they don't have to learn a whole new system. As I'm using OGL I don't have access to WotC's premium toys like Ravenloft and beholders and mind flayers and such, but it gives me more flexibility to sell elsewhere and not just on DM's Guild. So far I've done everything myself, from writing to illustrating to editing to marketing, and I'd be struggling if I didn't have a day job that pays the bills. At the moment it's more of a hobby and passion project but I'd like to think things are in place if it takes off. The most difficult part for me so far has been the marketing side and getting eyes on my adventure. This is where I have the least experience and where the real challenge lies. I do have a second book coming out next month, so I might take the Kickstarter route as it'll be ready to print and it'll help gauge interest for numbers (as mentioned by [USER=1]@Morrus[/USER] earlier). Most of my time now is spent spreading the word, building communities here and on Reddit, reaching out to potential reviewers and YouTubers, and struggling with Amazon over how my listing looks. It's a big learning curve and there are a lot of walls to climb over, so start small and slowly grow your understanding and connections. [/QUOTE]

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