18. Book and Boardgame Production

18. Book and Boardgame Production

Author: Brenna and Orin January 27, 2020 Duration: 1:13:45

Do you want to publish a book? Are you interested in designing or publishing a boardgame? This is the perfect episode for you! In this episode, we look at the production process for both books and boardgames. We give tips for finding editors, publishing your book, designing and play-testing a boardgame, and more. All the books and games we mention are in the show notes. And remember, keep expanding your shelf!


Books:

Ten Blind Dates by Ashley Elston

Twice in a Blue Moon by Christina Lauren

The Library of the Unwritten by A.J. Hackwith

Semicolon: The Past, Present, and Future of a Misunderstood Mark by Cecilia Watson

Ninth House by Leigh Bardugo


Games:

Dungeons and Dragons

Wingspan

TINYforming Mars

Wavelength

Everdell

Skyrise -  Roxley Games late 2020

Gorilla Marketing - Roxley Games being announced in February

Santorini sequel - Roxley Games 3rd or 4th quarter 2020


Resources:

The Boardgame Design Lab with Gabe Barret

Board Game Business Podcast with Bryan and Jeremy

Stonemaier Games Kickstart Blog

5 Podcasts for Writers

Writer Beware: Vanity/Subsidy Publishers

Louise Harnby Fiction Writing Resources

Why Do You Need An Editor?

What Type of Editing Do You Need?

Finding An Editor

Self-Publishing vs. Traditional Publishing






You'll find The Hobby Shelf tucked between the well-loved novels and the slightly worn board game boxes. It's a comfortable space created by Brenna and Orin, two friends who believe our chosen pastimes are more than just ways to pass the time-they're stories, puzzles, and connections waiting to be shared. Each conversation in this podcast feels like pulling up a chair at a cozy kitchen table, where the talk naturally flows from the latest page-turner that kept someone up all night to that perfect, clever board game for a rainy afternoon. While books and tabletop games form the heart of their discussions, they happily wander into other crafts and hobbies, always with a sense of genuine curiosity. What you'll hear isn't formal review or instruction, but the authentic, sometimes passionate, sometimes funny chatter of people who love what they love. It’s about the strategy found in a game’s mechanics, the characters that feel like old friends, and the simple joy of starting a new project. This podcast is an invitation to remember why you picked up a hobby in the first place, and perhaps to find your next favourite one while you’re listening.
Author: Language: en-ca Episodes: 20

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9. Pet Peeves [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:57
Everyone gets annoyed at things, and today we share our pet peeves about books and boardgames. We have some strong opinions, so brace yourselves and be prepared to laugh. You can find all of the books and games we mentio…
8. Matchmaking [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:54
Game time! We challenge each other to find books and boardgames that match in theme, concept, or execution. Let us know if you think our matches actually match! You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the…
7. Childhood Memories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 55:06
Sometimes we miss our childhood, so in this episode we talk about the books we read as kids and the games we used to play! Bring on the nostalgia. You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the show notes al…
6. Favourite Settings [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:42
If you could step into your favourite fictional setting, where would you go? On this episode, Brenna and Orin discuss their favourite book and boardgame settings! You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in t…
5. Reading and Gaming Together [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:24
Sometimes we like to read books together and play games with just 2 people. On this episode, we talk about our experience reading books and playing boardgames together as a couple. You can find all of the books and games…
4. Spooky Books and Games [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:27
Halloween is our favourite event of the year, so it’s time to talk about spooky books and games! You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the show notes along with our recommendations of the week. Keep exp…
3. How We Experience Stories [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:27
On this episode, we talk about how we experience stories. We talk about what stories are, what we find interesting in stories, and how stories are important for creating empathy. You can find all of the books and games w…
2. Fall Recommendations [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:36
Excited for fall? We give our fall book and boardgame recommendations. You can find all of the books and games we mentioned in the show notes along with our recommendations of the week. Keep expanding your shelf! Contact…
1. Introduction [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 23:07
Welcome to The Hobby Shelf, a podcast where we discuss books, boardgames, and sometimes other hobbies. On this episode, we introduce ourselves and talk about the podcast. You can find all of the books and games we mentio…