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.

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Work with Richard @ R. Rook

I began working in TTRPGs in 1999 with White Wolf Publishing and went on to work as a writer for small-press comics, and a writer and editor for educational media.

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

Contributing Writer & Designer