First, we want to start with a bit of an update on progress with Project Aleutian. We are still making good forward movement on the game art to keep bringing the visual aspect of the game to life. Admittedly, the artwork might take a bit longer than I was originally hoping. The key thing is that we won’t be making moves to get quotes until the game is in a stable place with the components.

We are also continuing to refine the game itself by working on getting more feedback from more people. We are looking at prototype events through the fall and early spring to help get more feedback and the final touches on the game itself.

In an effort to continually push this project to be the best that it can be, I am continually looking for books and resources about different stages of the process (whether it is motivation or board game specifics). Here are a few of the books and blogs that I have read, am actively reading, or referencing and rereading:

The Board Game Designer’s Guide to Crowdfunding Your Game – Joe Slack

The War of Art: Break Through the Blocks and Win Your Inner Creative Battles – Steven Pressfield

The Twelve Monotasks: Do One Thing at a Time to Do Everything Better – Thatcher Wine

The Obstacle Is the Way: The Timeless Art of Turning Trials into Triumph – Ryan Holiday

Kicking It: Successful Crowdfunding – Monte Cook and Shanna Germain

Stonemaier Games Blog – Jeremy Stegmaier

Do you have any go-to resources that you think are essential?