What I would include in a pitch email to a publisher
Keep it short and don’t oversell your game!
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Taking a break
Stepping away from Youtube, newsletter, 1:1’s, etc.
Why I don't co-design games
It's not for me and here’s why
How many times should you playtest a game before pitching it?
It can depend on the game, but having minimums is probably a good idea
Well, I'm retheming my game 😭
But it could be for the best?
Finding the fun in board game design
Games bring joy to those who play them, but also to those who make them