Episode 39: What we look for in Writers

Onyx Pathcast

In which Matthew and Eddy discuss the skills they look for in freelance writers.

Where’s Dixie?

Diverse Voices

Finding the right voice for the game

Voice in Pugmire vs. voice in Vampire

Voice in Vampire: The Masquerade vs. voice in Vampire: The Requiem

Spaces around emdashes

How clean should a first draft be?

The strength of collaboration

Matthew’s high standards – he’s a benevolent tyrant

Speaking to the developer and asking for aid when needed / Proactivity

Meeting up with the developer and co-writers

Unsolicited advice vs. strong collaboration

Don’t try to become the developer when hired as a writer

Swapping assignments

Getting the most from redlines

Read other writers’ drafts

Writing without shame

Read the required writing!

Research and write

Where to find us on social media

Come back, Dixie!

Links:

Chicago by Night on Backerkit: https://www.backerkit.com/projects/200664283/chicago-by-night-for-vampire-the-masquerade-5th-ed

Pugmire on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/204313/Pugmire-Core-Rulebook

Monarchies of Mau on DriveThruRPG: https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/243273/Monarchies-of-Mau-Core-Rulebook