Episode 389: Self Publishing - Should I
From RPG Design Panelcast by Jason Pitre
January 26, 2026 · 51 min · Episode 513
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges and best practices of self-publishing in the board game industry.
Recorded at Metatopia 2024 Presented by Curt Covert Self-Publishing is not for everyone, nor is opening a small business as a board game publisher. We will discuss why this is the case and then, for the undaunted, discuss the challenges, pitfalls to avoid, best practices for success and planning for managed growth. Bring your questions.
People in this episode
Host: Jason Pitre
Guest: Curt Covert
Topics covered
- self-publishing
- board game publishing
- business challenges
- best practices
- managed growth
Keywords
- self-publishing
- board games
- business
- challenges
- growth
- Metatopia
- best practices
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