I have decided to stop writing How To Write a Game for the foreseeable future. See today's special announcement post for details:

https://open.substack.com/pub/howtowriteagame/p/a-very-special-announcement?r=1vdpb3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

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This month's newsletter is coming out a bit late because it's longer, more intense, and because I wrote it alongside a special issue that I plan to release next week. Subscribe now to get it right in your inbox tomorrow.

https://open.substack.com/pub/howtowriteagame/p/how-to-write-the-perfect-story?r=1vdpb3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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Coming Tomorrow: How to Write a Call to Action for Your Game’s Social Media Post

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https://open.substack.com/pub/howtowriteagame/p/how-to-write-a-call-to-action-for?r=1vdpb3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Coming Monday: How To Direct Your Game's Voice Actors

Guest #writer and experienced voice director Nicholas Kraak breaks down what you should and shouldn't do when directing voice actors.

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https://open.substack.com/pub/howtowriteagame/p/how-to-direct-your-games-voice-actors?r=1vdpb3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Coming today: How to Start Writing Your Story

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https://open.substack.com/pub/howtowriteagame/p/how-to-start-writing-your-story?r=1vdpb3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Slogans are a great low-risk high-reward tool to help market your game. How do you write a great video game slogan? Find out in tomorrow's issue of How To Write a Game. Subscribe now to get it right in your inbox!

https://open.substack.com/pub/howtowriteagame/p/how-to-write-a-video-game-slogan?r=1vdpb3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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Are silent protagonists good or bad for games and stories? How the heck do you even write one? Find out in tomorrow's issue of How To Write a Game! Subscribe today to get it right in your inbox!

https://open.substack.com/pub/howtowriteagame/p/how-to-write-a-video-game-with-a?r=1vdpb3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

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New Year's Resolution: Embrace Limitations to Enhance Your Story -- also, an update on the future of HTWG https://open.substack.com/pub/howtowriteagame/p/new-years-resolution-embrace-limitations?r=1vdpb3&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcome=true

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Coming tomorrow: How To Pick a Great Name for Your Game
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