Zine-O-Morph #1 is cruising along nicely. All of the content is done, and reads fairly well. I decided to ditch the idea of fiction for this first issue, as I am still trying to figure out how best to do it in such a publication. But the articles are all done, the new monster/race is done, a few new magic items have been created, and an adventure has been written.
I have three more pieces of art I need, plus a cover. One of them I am negotiating with one of my favorite DeviantArtists right now for. One has been offered by a fellow blogger. And the third I will do myself. The cover will take some thought, but may end up being a colorized, embellished version of one of the interior pieces. Unless I can get a separate piece out of someone...
Once those are done and in place, I will do the final edits and layout adjustments, create the ToC, and add some "window dressing" artwork. The very last piece will be an "Advertisement" page in the back where I can share some of the various other indie and zine publishers I know. I have a few in mind, but if you self-publish your own RPG material, and wouldn't mind a little free advertising, let me know, and we can work out what you would like in my zine. I'm thinking banners and block images. Like what we saw in the old Dragon issues. Alternately, I may place these throughout the book, rather than all on the same page.
I'm kind of excited !
On a side note, Mutants & Marvels sold quite well. So, if you bought and have had the chance to read, and hopefully play it, I humbly ask for reviews at RPGNow. And that goes for all of the stuff I have there. Sure, it helps with sales. But, mainly I'm just insecure and need some positive reinforcement.
I have been gaming, off and on, since I was 12 years old. Now that I'm...well, MUCH older, I don't get to play quite as often as I like, but I still like to keep my hand in the game, as it were. This blog is about the role-playing games I write, the games I play, and the games I wish I could play.
If you want to put an ad for Frontier Explorer in, I can send you whatever you need. Just let me know.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Terl. I was actually planning to contact you about that. :)
DeleteJust let me know what you need.
DeleteJust a graphic and/or blurb that you would like to see in there.
DeleteSounds great Tom. When it comes out I'll make sure to boost the signal.
ReplyDeleteCounting on it, Tim. Also, I plan to put an "ad" for The Manor in there. So, if there is a specific graphic or a short blurb you'd like, send it to me. :)
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