Writing and drawing – How to submit your work for an RPG
Submitting your work for an RPG
I’m often asked by visitors to these pages how they can go about getting their game published, submit their artwork, would I be interested in their game, etc. This section will hopefully clarify things – it’s by no means definitive and shouldn’t be viewed as a substitute for common sense!
UPDATE: since I’m now begun work upon the Mandragora: Ashes of Freedom RPG, artwork is certainly of interest to me.
Sample Artwork Submissions
Please bear the following in mind:
- Sample artwork be sent digitally should be in .JPG or .PDF PC file format, preferably zipped/TAR’ed using Winzip, GNUzip, or 7-Zip.
- Artwork should be your own work, NOT copied – including derivative work.
- Digital illustration is fine. Paper or canvas hardcopy will only be returned if you supply necessary postage and packaging.
- If you send artwork or copy to me this does not create any form of contract. Never send the original, only a copy.
- I may be interested in stock artwork, but I’m particularly interested in pieces of work that show street scenes, individuals interacting with others, and buildings. If you intend to send landscape works, choose one from the setting.
- I’m not interested in your interpretation of Gandalf or your barbarian hero: I am interested in artistic interpretations of the Mandragora – if you’re keen to get your artwork selected, use them as a subject.
Game Submissions
I don’t really want any sales, licensing, or similar emails. If you have a game idea or something similar, there are companies out there that may buy your game but it is extremely rare. It is an exceptionally tough industry to get into (and make money from!) and you will need an extremely innovative idea or pitch. Good luck.
I am happy to collaborate/participate upon other projects, although my time is limited right now. Please contact me if you’d like me to assist you, and we can then discuss terms. I’m not a publisher though, so I cannot help you distribute your game.
Fiction & Scenario Submissions
I’m willing to host fiction and gaming materials (including sample adventures, characters, etc.) relating to the Mandragora on this site only. All submissions should abide by the following guidelines:
- Submissions must be written in English, and checked for grammar and spelling.
- Fiction and scenarios should be in the form of a TXT file.
- Any maps should be in PDF, bitmap (.BMP), GIF or JPG form.
- Submissions must be your own work.
- All copyright will be retained by the creator, while hosted as part of the Downloads area.
Linking to this site
Please bear the following in mind:
- There only a few cases where I will link to a website – the major criteria being the provision of some form of free service or information useful to gamers. Fan sites or links to other RPG settings aren’t among them, although Blog networks and webrings are of interest to me.
- Please don’t add items from the Download pages to your own web page.
Comments or questions are welcome.
Please do not use this form to send Unsolicited Commercial Email (UCE). I am not interested in SEO placement or the like.
