The Ink & Blood Dueling Society Doesn't Exist
A short, illustrated manual to the secret world of writing duels — and how to host your own.
Paperback book
$15
Also available at independent bookstores, including Goblin Market in Chicago, IL and Secret World Books in Highland Park, IL.
Explore the secret world of writing duels with this short, illustrated manual. Inside, readers discover the history of a notorious literary organization and detailed instructions for hosting their own writing events.
Topics include:
- Who participates in these events
- What you need for a writing duel
- Where to host live writing competitions
- How to build an audience
- Advice for competitive writers
Autumnal Games runs these events live as Writing Duels — writers competing to craft stories in a short window of time, usually in front of an audience. More at writingduels.com.
Just remember: the Ink & Blood Dueling Society doesn’t exist.
Jim Markus
Award-winning game designer and publisher at Autumnal Games. Designer of Fortunes: The Tarot Card Storytelling Game and The Ink & Blood Dueling Society, run live at PAX East, PAX South, and PAX Unplugged. Every game on this site is playtested at real tables before release.