Developmental Editing and Game Design Consultancy

This is for you if you’re looking for help with your game while it’s still in development. Maybe you’re struggling to narrow down your setting, can’t decide which system to use, or are concerned about a particular mechanic. Wherever you are in the development cycle, it can be helpful to get an impartial set of eyes on your work-in-progress.

This is less about polishing your words, and more about the bigger concepts:

• Should you use an established mechanic or engine (PbtA, Year Zero, 5e etc.) and if so, which one?
• Does the mechanic work, and does it fit the style of game you’re designing?
• What are the themes and tone of your game?
• What should you leave in, and what should you take out?
• How much setting detail and lore should you have?
• What is the best structure for the book(s), and how should the material be organised?

This is a fluid process, and I’m happy to be more or less involved, depending on what you need.

Not looking for this kind of help?

If you’re happy with these kind of decisions, or your game is mainly finished already, you might need copy editing or proofreading.