Cinematic Worldbuilding

Everybody has a story in them. Some people lack the language and the tools to tell that story effectively. As an avid Tabletop Role-Playing Game player, I'm amazed at people's ability to tell stories on the spot. Both the players and the game master are creating worlds in their minds and playing out the events, using improv, in real-time.

Nicholas LaRue is an author, screenwriter, and film critic. His first book, Behind the Scenes of Indie Film Marketing, debuted at #2 in Film & Television on Amazon. Nic's website, FilmSnobbery.com (est. 2008), is dedicated to being a voice for the indie film community. His work frequently brings him all over the country, speaking at conferences and film festivals. He is an avid TTRPG player who has a passion for dynamic storytelling and compelling characters.

1. Chapter One - What Is A TTRPG?, 2. Chapter Two - Story, 3. Chapter Three - World Building, 4. Chapter Four - Characters, 5. Chapter Five - Actual Plays, Table Reads, and Next Steps (the Business), 6. Chapter Six - Finishing, 7. Chapter Seven - Dealing with Writer's Block, 8. Chapter Eight - Tabletop Tools to Make Your Stories Come to Life, 9. Chapter Nine - Television Screenwriting and TTRPGs, 10. Chapter Ten - Short and Feature Films, 11. Chapter Eleven - Writing for Genre, 12. Chapter Twelve - Breaking the Rules, 13. Chapter Thirteen - Fade Out, 14. Chapter Fourteen - Contributors