What Fiction Writers Can Learn from Dungeons & Dragons
“D&D owes its existence to a peculiar mix of ancient legend and folklore, fantasy literature, tactical wargames, and improvisational theater. Now fifty years old, the game is more popular than ever, but what keeps it new is the players who gather with friends to make it their own. Little wonder that so many writers have emerged from these crucibles of unrehearsed storytelling. Holly Black, John Darnielle, Lev Grossman, and others have talked about their early encounters with the game and how it informed their later work.”
