This is a request for proposals to write plot outlines for Magonomia®. A plot outline is a very short and basic adventure scenario that needs some development by the gamemaster before it is ready to play. If your proposal is accepted, you will be paid a flat fee of $75 USD and your plot outline will be published in the Tales of Renaissance Wizardry column of our blog (accepted submissions become the property of Shewstone Publishing).
About Magonomia
(Edit 7 Feb 2021: added this section)
Magonomia is the tabletop roleplaying game of Renaissance wizardry. The important things about it are: A) Every player character plays a wizard; B) The magic and fantasy elements are based on real-world Renaissance folklore; C) the historical fantasy setting is Enchanted England during the reign of Elizabeth I (1558-1603). To learn more about Magonomia, check out the free starter rules on DriveThruRPG.
Assignment Specifics
A partially developed story concept with a beginning, middle, and end is a called a Plot Outline. A plot outline is not fully developed and ready to play, but it should require less than an hour’s work for an experienced GM to prepare it for their game session.
This assignment is for a plot outline of at least 750 words and not more than 1250 words.
Edit 7 Feb. 2021: For examples of what a plot outline should look like, please see the Tales of Wizardry category in this blog.
At minimum, a plot outline must include:
· A well-defined plot point (see below) that defines the players’ objective.
· At least one method for the GM to introduce the plot into their campaign. It can be simple: for example, being hired by one of the principal NPCs is sufficient.
· At least one additional plot point describing a complication or plot twist: something unexpected.
· At least one possible successful ending.
· A reward or benefit for achieving the adventure’s objective.
· Names for all the principal NPCs
Plot Points: A short one- or two-sentence concept of a story event is called a plot point. This is directly related to the literary definition of a plot point: a major event in the story that causes a change in the action. Example of a plot point: “The player characters are invited to a royal ball and told a foreign wizard will be there to entertain the court. If they wish to secure a patron, they’ll need to impress the court more than this foreign wizard does.”
Proposal Process
You must be of legal age to sign contracts in your state or country. If you are under age, contact us before submitting a proposal.
All proposals must be accompanied by Shewstone Publishing’s Author Release Agreement.
Your proposal should be 100 words or less, explaining what genre of adventure it is (mystery, action, thriller, horror, romance, etc.) and the plot point of the main objective. Be sure to mention what is unique or original about the overall plot outline. Email it to andrew at shewstonepublishing dot com and be sure to attach a signed copy of the Author Release Agreement!
Writing Process
You should expect one or two rounds of feedback from the publisher between your first draft and final submission.
Contract and Payment
If your proposal is accepted, you will be asked to sign an author’s contract with Shewstone Publishing. The copyright of your finished work will be assigned to Shewstone Publishing.
Payment will be a flat fee of $75 upon acceptance of the finished work.