R. Rook Studio
With games that range from supernatural mysteries to historical fantasy, R. Rook Studio games emphasize characters and their connections to the world around them.
Founded in 2019 by Richard Ruane, R. Rook Studio games have been nominated for IGDN Indie Grounbreaker awards, including best-setting for Barrow Keep in 2021, and a Judge's Spotlight Ennie Award for Moonlight on Roseville Beach in 2023.
Games
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Skills
Game Writing & Game Design
I have been recognized for my work in setting development, alternative reality games and scavenger hunts, character creation systems, event- and group-specific custom content, and microfiction.Genres: Horror, historical fantasy, urban fantasy, and paranormal romance.Rates: I generally charge at least $.10/word, but for independent creators, especially new independent creators, I'm excited to negotiate and find ways to work together.
Editing & Beta Reading
I have worked as a line editor, development editor, technical communicator, accessibility consultant, and ebook producer with clients ranging from Risepoint/Wiley Education Services, Plus One EXP, and the original incarnation of White Wolf Publishing.Having run or worked on over a dozen successful crowdfunding projects, I can also work with you on crowdfunding campaign management and promotion.Rates: For editing, reading, consulting, and promotion work, I usually charge a minimum of $30/hour, but if you're an independent creator with a strict budget, I'd love to talk to you about what you can afford.
Production & Publishing
Having run or worked on over a dozen successful crowdfunding projects, I can also work with you on crowdfunding campaign management and promotion.In addition, I have worked ePub development, PDF remediation and accessibility, and convention presence for other publishers, including Sharang Biswas and Plus One EXP.Rates: For editing, reading, consulting, and promotion work, I usually charge a minimum of $30/hour, but if you're an independent creator with a strict budget, I'd love to talk to you about what you can afford.
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Projects
From R. Rook Studio
Custom Content & Special Events
With Twenty Sided Store & Events, developed Varda's Sacred Key, a 100+ player alternate-reality scavenger hunt, and wrote custom scenarios for their organized play programs.
Editing, Production & Publishing
- Reverie Deck (Crowdfunding Co-Organizer)
- Plus One EXP (Operations & Convention Presence)
- Tome of Dark Delights, Vol. 1 (ePub Producer)
- The RPG Printing Spree (PDF Accessibility Consultant)
- Holiday Happenings Anthology (Editor & Crowdfunding Organizer)