Over the past decade, tabletop roleplaying games have grown from a niche pastime into a multi-billion-dollar creative industry. While Dungeons & Dragons remains the most iconic TTRPG, major publishers and indie creators launch thousands of games each year to meet the growing demand for new settings, adventures, and characters. Whether you’re dreaming of writing your own game or hoping to write for an established publisher, this workshop will give you the tools to get started. We’ll explore TTRPG mechanics, interactive narrative design, worldbuilding, character creation, layout, and module structure. We’ll also dig into the ethics of game writing, how it differs from traditional sci-fi and fantasy writing, and all those pesky rules. Participants will leave with a structural outline for their own TTRPG module, a suggested reading list, and a layout template. No prior gaming experience required, all writers welcome!
