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<blockquote data-quote="knottyprof" data-source="post: 7659129" data-attributes="member: 6715607"><p>But it is overall a reasonable option for those that want to try their hand at writing and game design. Whether or not it is good, bad, or just bland is indifferent. As pointed out from the article itself, the wages of freelance writing for a small to moderate gaming publisher will be limited at the very least and many who want to "break into" the business may be willing to do many of the items listed as exploitative just for the chance. Self publishing on Drive Thru RPG or other similar sites is relatively simple to set up and doesn't cost anything until you actually sell something. So if I have the option to try and find work as a freelance writer making 1 to 2 cents per word (with the assumption that a publishing company will even be willing to give you a project) or just going on my own to develop a few ideas and try to sell them, I think the self publishing road is an effective way to at least test the waters.</p><p>I am a small publisher that does all of the work myself from writing, layout, some artwork, and even branding. Sure I don't know all the ins and outs of the business but as a glorified hobby it gives me an opportunity to learn and who knows what the future may hold. If my company never makes me enough money to give me a real salary, at least I am learning and actively committing to a hobby and sharing my ideas with others.</p><p></p><p>So I am not sure how the advice is naive or dangerous to anyone. Sure, you may find out that you are a less than spectacular writer and your skills are not what you thought they were, but there really is no harm in trying and the cost minimal compared to other types of self starting businesses. And if you were strictly trying to find work as a freelance writer, any publisher that actually gives you a project will definitely let you know whether or not the material you generate is acceptable or not.</p><p></p><p>I guess if you are going into self publishing with grandiose plans of profit and adoring fans, yes this advice can be dangerous. But if you realize that it is only a vehicle to test your skills and talents and possibly share some ideas with others while making a little money, then what is the harm in trying your hand at self-publishing?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="knottyprof, post: 7659129, member: 6715607"] But it is overall a reasonable option for those that want to try their hand at writing and game design. Whether or not it is good, bad, or just bland is indifferent. As pointed out from the article itself, the wages of freelance writing for a small to moderate gaming publisher will be limited at the very least and many who want to "break into" the business may be willing to do many of the items listed as exploitative just for the chance. Self publishing on Drive Thru RPG or other similar sites is relatively simple to set up and doesn't cost anything until you actually sell something. So if I have the option to try and find work as a freelance writer making 1 to 2 cents per word (with the assumption that a publishing company will even be willing to give you a project) or just going on my own to develop a few ideas and try to sell them, I think the self publishing road is an effective way to at least test the waters. I am a small publisher that does all of the work myself from writing, layout, some artwork, and even branding. Sure I don't know all the ins and outs of the business but as a glorified hobby it gives me an opportunity to learn and who knows what the future may hold. If my company never makes me enough money to give me a real salary, at least I am learning and actively committing to a hobby and sharing my ideas with others. So I am not sure how the advice is naive or dangerous to anyone. Sure, you may find out that you are a less than spectacular writer and your skills are not what you thought they were, but there really is no harm in trying and the cost minimal compared to other types of self starting businesses. And if you were strictly trying to find work as a freelance writer, any publisher that actually gives you a project will definitely let you know whether or not the material you generate is acceptable or not. I guess if you are going into self publishing with grandiose plans of profit and adoring fans, yes this advice can be dangerous. But if you realize that it is only a vehicle to test your skills and talents and possibly share some ideas with others while making a little money, then what is the harm in trying your hand at self-publishing? [/QUOTE]
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