Sarah Madsen, MomoCon Guest on Dungeons and Dragons Video Games and Writing

In this episode of UrbanEbb , host Rico Figliolini sits down with Atlanta-based author and game writer, and MomoCon guest this year, Sarah Madsen. They explore the world of storytelling across multiple mediums. From tabletop role-playing games like Dungeons & Dragons to video game writing and novel publishing, Sarah shares how she builds immersive worlds and characters that engage players and readers alike. The conversation dives into the creative differences between writing for interactive games versus traditional novels, the challenges of designing flexible storylines for unpredictable players, and the discipline required to meet deadlines as a full-time freelancer. Sarah also discusses her novels, including Weaver’s Folly and When the Stars Bleed, and offers insight into her creative process, from character-driven storytelling to revising drafts and finding inspiration in everyday life. Resources:Sarah Madsen’s Website: Timestamp: 00:00:22 – Introduction and Sarah Madsen’s background 00:01:43 – What tabletop RPGs are and how they work 00:04:16 – Writing for Dungeons & Dragons and other RPG systems 00:05:18 – Challenges of writing flexible game narratives 00:07:36 – Creative freedom and constraints in game writing 00:09:26 – Playing her own games and seeing them in action 00:11:39 – Deadlines and the discipline of finishing creative work 00:12:15 – Transition to full-time freelance writing 00:13:52 – Writing for video games and technical constraints 00:18:23 – Learning game engines and development systems 00:18:58 – Overview of Weaver’s Folly 00:20:49 – Story development and world-building process 00:22:36 – Structuring a story and finding the ending 00:24:31 – Music, playlists, and creative inspiration 00:28:14 – When the Stars Bleed and space opera storytelling 00:31:38 – Drafting, revising, and rewriting endings 00:34:12 – Where to find Sarah online and closing remarks

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Sarah Madsen, MomoCon Guest on Dungeons and Dragons Video Games and Writing is an episode from Peachtree Corners Life LIVE by Rico Figliolini.

This episode is 36:51 long.

This episode was published on Apr 28, 2026.

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