Third-Party Publishers: Freelancer Open Call

[Broken Zenith]

Zenith Games is looking for Authors for Completed Projects
Project Length: Variable
Pay Rate: Variable

Additional details: Have a completed Pathfinder/systemless project taking up space on your hard drive? Want to get your work out into the world?

Zenith Games looking for completed projects of any type to publish (races, fluff, classes, class options, modules, locations, houserules, etc...). It does not need to be absolutely polished, but at least 90% of the content should be written. Of course, the more polished the product is, the better.

Please send me the product itself, as well as your credits and a writing sample/published product (class related, if possible). Of course, if we don't accept it we won't use the material in any way.

Respond to: [e-mail] with your name, credits, and pitch. Subject line should be "Completed Project Pitch: [Pitch Name]" where [Pitch Name] is the proposed title of the product.
Respond by: February 1st

[Broken Zenith]

Sliverik wrote:

I know I'm not the only one still waiting for an answer, so I'll just ask: If our pitch has not been selected by Zenith Games, do we get an answer? I thought it would be the case, but several authors have told me they haven't been told anything yet.

I'm not sure that we responded to everybody, but if we haven't responded to you it's a safe bet the pitch wasn't selected. You can always e-mail us to ask.

[Sliverik]

Broken Zenith wrote:

Sliverik wrote:

I know I'm not the only one still waiting for an answer, so I'll just ask: If our pitch has not been selected by Zenith Games, do we get an answer? I thought it would be the case, but several authors have told me they haven't been told anything yet.

I'm not sure that we responded to everybody, but if we haven't responded to you it's a safe bet the pitch wasn't selected. You can always e-mail us to ask.

Okay, thanks for the info!

[Woran]

Dotting

[Reduxist]

When you talk about “polish” what exactly does that mean? Graphics? Art? Layout design?

[GM Rednal]

In publishing terms, "Polish" generally refers to going through the text and proofreading, editing, and generally making sure it's ready for release. Content writers are generally not responsible for art, layout, graphics, and so forth. If a publisher accepts a content submission, they will (almost) always do that stuff themselves, if only to be consistent with their other releases.

So, basically, your submission should be as high-quality as you can write it.

(This shouldn't be confused with polishing the final product before release. Polishing can happen at any step, really, and the important thing is that if you're submitting anything to a publisher, it should be to the highest quality you can manage.)

[Reduxist]

GM Rednal wrote:

In publishing terms, "Polish" generally refers to going through the text and proofreading, editing, and generally making sure it's ready for release. Content writers are generally not responsible for art, layout, graphics, and so forth. If a publisher accepts a content submission, they will (almost) always do that stuff themselves, if only to be consistent with their other releases.

So, basically, your submission should be as high-quality as you can write it.

I understand now. Thank you!

[*Thelith]

Dot.

[Broken Zenith]

Reduxist wrote:

When you talk about “polish” what exactly does that mean? Graphics? Art? Layout design?

GM Rednal has the right of it. I'm not looking for people to say "Here's a rough draft of an idea I have, I can fill it out if you like." I'm looking for people to say "Here's a completed idea I have, written to the best of my ability."

I'm only expecting text here, but heck if you have graphics and art I'm happy to take that into consideration.

[Beemer88]

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[Creighton Broadhurst]

Publisher Name Raging Swan Press
Project Length: 380 - 400 words
Pay Rate: 11 cents a word (that is not a typo thanks to the heroic members of our Patreon campaign) paid via PayPal on 1 August.
Additional details: Check out our open call web page for more information about the open call which involves designing city locations of interest to PCs. Please ask any questions you might have about the project there in the comments. (I may not see questions posted here). We don't do many open calls so if you fancy writing for Raging Swan Press now is the time to pounce!
Respond by: The open call closes on May 14

[Qstor]

Getting the word out about my friend. Mark He's an artist who's worked for White Wolf and Holistic Design. He's looking for commissions.

his site is at Kimota

if you have any questions you can send me a PM too.

thanks

[LMPjr007]

Louis Porter Jr Design looking for writers to work on Pathfinder Roleplaying Game based sidetrek adventures for up or upcoming kickstarter, Wrath of the Gatekeepers.
Project Length: 2,500 words
Pay Rate: 6 to 9 cents per word
Additional details: If this sounds like something that might interest you and your schedule is not that busy, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] at your earliest opportunity.
Respond by: August 18, 2018

[Malikjoker]

Publisher Name: Wayward Rogues Publishing
Project Description: A Lovecraftian inspired horror adventure.
Project Length: 5000 words
Pay Rate: 2 cents a word paid via author's verified PayPal account upon final draft delivery.
Additional details: If you are interested in this project, please respond with a sample of your writing work by designing a short CR 11 horror themed encounter taking place in an alien forest. Cosmic horror, not Sci-fi. This encounter will be incorporated into the adventure.
Respond by: send submissions to [e-mail]. This open call closes July 28, 2018, at 11:59 PM pacific time.

[Mark Thomas 66]

LMPjr007 wrote:

Louis Porter Jr Design looking for writers to work on Pathfinder Roleplaying Game based sidetrek adventures for up or upcoming kickstarter, Wrath of the Gatekeepers.

Project Length: 2,500 words
Pay Rate: 6 to 9 cents per word
Additional details: If this sounds like something that might interest you and your schedule is not that busy, please feel free to contact us at [e-mail] at your earliest opportunity.
Respond by: August 18, 2018

Is there any specific theme you're looking for, in regard to the side quests?

[Pizza Lord]

Malikjoker wrote:

Publisher Name: Wayward Rogues Publishing

Project Description: A Lovecraftian inspired horror adventure.
...
Additional details: If you are interested in this project, please respond with a sample of your writing work by designing a short CR 11 horror themed encounter taking place in an alien forest. Cosmic horror, not Sci-fi.

Designing a cosmic horror encounter sounds fun, though I doubt I'd have the chops to make an entire horror adventure. That does sound like a project that will tickle a lot of peoples' fancies, though. (Lots of deranged maniacs lurking around here, is what I mean.)

[Malikjoker]

I hope it does. I really enjoy these types of adventures and our customers seem to too!

[Rennah Mars]

Malikjoker wrote:

Publisher Name: Wayward Rogues Publishing

Project Description: A Lovecraftian inspired horror adventure.
Project Length: 5000 words
Pay Rate: 2 cents a word paid via author's verified PayPal account upon final draft delivery.
Additional details: If you are interested in this project, please respond with a sample of your writing work by designing a short CR 11 horror themed encounter taking place in an alien forest. Cosmic horror, not Sci-fi. This encounter will be incorporated into the adventure.
Respond by: send submissions to [e-mail]. This open call closes July 28, 2018, at 11:59 PM pacific time.

It seems like you have something fairly specific in mind as your definition of "Cosmic Horror". Is there a particular place that one could look to get a bit more of an idea of what you're looking for?

[Malikjoker]

Click here for my definition of Cosmic Horror Overall I am looking for Lovecraftian/horror themed, High-level adventures.

[GM Rednal]

You don't necessarily need to use any of this content, but if it's cosmic horror you want, the stuff on this page may help spark some ideas. I particularly recommend the bit on Elder Influences.

[Brian Perlis]

I hope this is ok to post here. I didn't know of any other location or thread to find the writers.

I'm trying to start an RPG writers group for anyone with a like-minded interest. Ideally, 3-4 more people but we are using Google suite. We can host as many as want to join. We'll subdivide into writing groups of five. There will be a $20 quarterly fee to pay Google (as a heads up).

If you are committed to a writers group you can send an email to [e-mail]

We even have a cool sounding url.

- Brian

[kevin_video]

Brian Perlis wrote:

I hope this is ok to post here. I didn't know of any other location or thread to find the writers.

I'm trying to start an RPG writers group for anyone with a like-minded interest. Ideally, 3-4 more people but we are using Google suite. We can host as many as want to join. We'll subdivide into writing groups of five. There will be a $20 quarterly fee to pay Google (as a heads up).

If you are committed to a writers group you can send an email to [e-mail]

We even have a cool sounding url.

- Brian

Is there a place that one can read up on what this will entail and what the $20/4 months will go towards?

[Belabras]

Brian Perlis wrote:

I hope this is ok to post here. I didn't know of any other location or thread to find the writers.

I'm trying to start an RPG writers group for anyone with a like-minded interest. Ideally, 3-4 more people but we are using Google suite. We can host as many as want to join. We'll subdivide into writing groups of five. There will be a $20 quarterly fee to pay Google (as a heads up).

If you are committed to a writers group you can send an email to [e-mail]

We even have a cool sounding url.

- Brian

If I may, I suggest you check out Freelance Forge

[N. Jolly]

Belabras wrote:

Brian Perlis wrote:

I hope this is ok to post here. I didn't know of any other location or thread to find the writers.

I'm trying to start an RPG writers group for anyone with a like-minded interest. Ideally, 3-4 more people but we are using Google suite. We can host as many as want to join. We'll subdivide into writing groups of five. There will be a $20 quarterly fee to pay Google (as a heads up).

If you are committed to a writers group you can send an email to [e-mail]

We even have a cool sounding url.

- Brian

If I may, I suggest you check out Freelance Forge

Or there's the Devcord on discord, which is an invite only group for developers (PM for more details).

[Brian Perlis]

Google Suites cost 5$ a month per person coming out of my pocket. 15$ goes to 3 months. If you quit at the end without paying the 5$ covers that.

If you send me your email address you can look around and see what I've put up so far - but what is up is just me. It's a group format so everyone should contribute to making it a great place. What we put into it is what it will become.

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I'll go check them out.

[Jacob W. Michaels]

Malikjoker wrote:

Publisher Name: Wayward Rogues Publishing

Project Description: A Lovecraftian inspired horror adventure.
Project Length: 5000 words
Pay Rate: 2 cents a word paid via author's verified PayPal account upon final draft delivery.
Additional details: If you are interested in this project, please respond with a sample of your writing work by designing a short CR 11 horror themed encounter taking place in an alien forest. Cosmic horror, not Sci-fi. This encounter will be incorporated into the adventure.
Respond by: send submissions to [e-mail]. This open call closes July 28, 2018, at 11:59 PM pacific time.

Just doublechecking: All you want is the encounter, nothing about the overall adventure?

[Malikjoker]

Jacob W. Michaels wrote:

Malikjoker wrote:

Publisher Name: Wayward Rogues Publishing

Project Description: A Lovecraftian inspired horror adventure.
Project Length: 5000 words
Pay Rate: 2 cents a word paid via author's verified PayPal account upon final draft delivery.
Additional details: If you are interested in this project, please respond with a sample of your writing work by designing a short CR 11 horror themed encounter taking place in an alien forest. Cosmic horror, not Sci-fi. This encounter will be incorporated into the adventure.
Respond by: send submissions to [e-mail]. This open call closes July 28, 2018, at 11:59 PM pacific time.

Just doublechecking: All you want is the encounter, nothing about the overall adventure?

That is correct. We will assign the adventure to the writer whose encounter submission we find to be the most terrifying.

[Pizza Lord]

Malikjoker wrote:

Jacob W. Michaels wrote:

...

Just doublechecking: All you want is the encounter, nothing about the overall adventure?

That is correct. We will assign the adventure to the writer whose encounter submission we find to be the most terrifying.

I know, as tempting as it was to make a really sphincter-unclenching encounter and soil computer chairs everywhere... I just think I'd have shot all my creativity into one, disparate location encounter and not actually have anything to create an adventure with, (thus failing you all and wasting your time). Naturally I am assuming mine would be the best and then I'd have to admit I had nothing left in the tank.

One day... fetus-spawning evil woman tree... (with tentacle-roots and some kind of slime, probably), that also looks like your true love. One day...

[Malikjoker]

Malikjoker wrote:

Publisher Name: Wayward Rogues Publishing

Project Description: A Lovecraftian inspired horror adventure.
Project Length: 5000 words
Pay Rate: 2 cents a word paid via author's verified PayPal account upon final draft delivery.
Additional details: If you are interested in this project, please respond with a sample of your writing work by designing a short CR 11 horror themed encounter taking place in an alien forest. Cosmic horror, not Sci-fi. This encounter will be incorporated into the adventure.
Respond by: send submissions to [e-mail]. This open call closes July 28, 2018, at 11:59 PM pacific time.

This project has been assigned. Thank you to everyone who submitted an encounter, and we look forward to working with some of you on future projects.

[Malikjoker]

Publisher Name: Wayward Rogues Publishing
Project Description: A new core class for Starfinder.
Project Length: 3000-4000 words
Pay Rate: 2 cents a word paid via author's verified PayPal account upon final draft delivery.
Additional details: we are looking for a new core class, one on the supernatural/occult/mystical side for Starfinder, along with 5-6 new feat or spell options for it.
Respond by: send submission pitch to [e-mail]. This open call closes Nov 28, 2018, at 11:59 PM Pacific time.

[The Norv]

Hello! A quick question about this as I mull some ideas...I am guessing that you would like the class to be setting-agnostic to the greatest extent possible?

Thanks.

[Malikjoker]

yes, that is correct

[CobaltSages]

Project Name: Malat's List of Places to Avoid
Publisher Name: Cobalt Sages Creations
Project Description: System Neutral writing.
Project Length: 1000-1200 words
Pay Rate: 2 cents a word paid via author's verified PayPal account upon final draft delivery.
Additional details: This writing is for a list of "places to avoid" due to their extremely odd laws and odd punishments. Please see our open submission sheet for further details.
Respond by: send submission pitch to [e-mail]. This open call is open until otherwise stated.

Project Name: Beneficial Botanicals
Publisher Name: Cobalt Sages Creations
Project Description: System Neutral, Pathfinder, 5E writing.
Project Length: 1300-1500 words
Pay Rate: 2 cents a word paid via author's verified PayPal account upon final draft delivery.
Additional details: This writing is for herbs written in a theme. One can write in System Neutral or Pathfinder, or both. Please see our open submission sheet for further details.
Respond by: send submission pitch to [e-mail]. This open call is open until otherwise stated.

[Bardess]

I am interested. I’ll try to send you something tomorrow!

[CobaltSages]

Glad to hear it, can always enjoy the work of wonderful RPG authors.

[Rodney Sloan]

D20PFSRD.COM Publishing is looking for layout artists with InDesign experience.
Project Length: Varies
Pay Rate: To be discussed
Additional details: We're looking to expand our roster of talented layout artists. If you have experience with InDesign and doing layout work for RPGs, then please send us a one page CV/resume and samples of your work. This is a general call, and we'll choose a designer based on their talents and the project's requirements.
Respond by: This call will remain open unless I've posted that we're closing the call below.
Contact: Send your CV/resume and samples of your work to John ([e-mail]) and CC Debbie ([e-mail]) and myself [[e-mail]). Please allow 48 hours for a reply.

[MikeMyler]

I'm reviewing layout artists for hire on regular monthly contracts for one of the companies I work for.
Project Length: Monthly contracts on projects of varying size
Pay Rate: To be discussed
Additional Details: We're specifically looking for people with a high level of experience and predominantly for science-fiction content. Some of the content is a popular licensed property and will require a level of discretion on your part.
Response/Contact: Email your CV and no more than 20 pages of example work to mike.myler.adventures~|at|~gmail.com.

Thanks!

[Seginus]

Ascension Games is looking for artists for our upcoming book, Path of the Wilds!

Project Name: Path of the Wilds
Publisher Name: Ascension Games, LLC
Project Description: Full-color artwork
Pay Rate: Varies by art complexity and skill level
Additional details: Please include a link to an artwork portfolio, along with your commission rate/price (assume full-color artwork, either single characters or 1/2 page spreads).

Contact: Send us an email at [e-mail], or use our contact form on our website.

[Alakai]

Metal Weave Games is looking for a few designers to transition so of its products to Pathfinder, both 1e and 2e.

Project Name: Baby Bestiary, Embers, Caretaker Warlock and more
Publisher Name: Metal Weave Games Inc
Type of Work: Character options, items, and stats
Pay Rate: Varies
Contact: use our talent form on our website to be considered for current and future work.

[Bardess]

Submitted! Pick me, pick me, pick me!

[Seginus]

Ascension Games is looking for artists for our upcoming book, Paths of Magic!

Project Name: Paths of Magic
Publisher Name: Ascension Games, LLC
Project Description: Full-color artwork
Pay Rate: Varies by art complexity and skill level
Additional details: Please include a link to an artwork portfolio, along with your commission rate/price (assume full-color artwork, either single characters or 1/2 page spreads). Submissions will only be considered if you include your commission rate!

Contact: Send us an email at [e-mail], or use our contact form on our website.