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Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jul 7

I received a great deal of feedback on how Devon discovered the dungeon in book 2, chapter 65 of Dead End Guild Master. The majority of that action happened "off camera," which disappointed a lot of you. So… I revised it. And wow, it's better than what it was! www.patreon.com/posts/131520...

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Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jul 5

My game character just tucked in for 8 hours of perfect rest. Me? I’m on hour 3 of insomnia. Anyone else living vicariously through their digital avatar’s self-care?

#LitRPG #Bookstagram #booktok #RoyalRoad #RelatableAF #GamerProblems #UpAllNight #LateNightVibes #GamingAt3AM

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Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jul 4

Wayne’s got two new passive abilities: one might let him breathe underwater, and the other is a chess move that probably won’t kill him.

New chapter drops today on Royal Road www.royalroad.com/profile/4474... #EnPassantIRL #GameMechanicsBeLike #LitRPG #PowerUp #booktok #Bookstagram #RoyalRoad

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Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jul 3

New Quest: Find the springheel before it escapes. The guild master missed it, but the druid? Sharp as always. Guess who’s really running this party?

New chapter drops today! Find it on Royal Road today - www.royalroad.com/profile/4474... #Comedy #GuildLife #LitRPG #Bookstagram #booktok #RoyalRoad

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jul 2

Ratmen, dirt-punching elementals, and endless arrows–just another day in Mudsville! When your squad's mixing spells from Tunnels & Trolls with brute barbarian brawls, you know it’s going to be epic. Find out what happens next–new chapter drops today on Royal Road www.royalroad.com/profile/4474...

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jul 1

Being a Guild Master means knowing when to send heroes into the dark—even when you don’t know what’s waiting on the other side.

#Comedy #MartialArts #GuildLife #LitRPG #Bookstagram #booktok #RoyalRoad

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Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 30

The dreaded blank page, the one where the document is so empty that you don’t know what to name the file when you save it, can be profoundly intimidating. But here’s the thing: great stories aren’t ready-made—they’re a work in progress! Learn more with my FREE blog: www.patreon.com/posts/130935...

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 29

The Merchant wasn’t vibrant or regal. It was ancient. Worn. Powerful in a way that didn’t shine.

Next chapter of Dead End Guild Master drops today on Royal Road www.royalroad.com/profile/4474...

#GuildLife #LitRPG #Bookstagram #booktok #RoyalRoad

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Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 27

Wayne just wanted to test a fire spell… now he’s fighting an orc raid in a retro bikini.

New chapter drops today on Royal Road www.royalroad.com/profile/4474....

#WellThatEscalatedQuickly #GuildLife #LitRPG #Bookstagram #booktok #RoyalRoad

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Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 26

Who—or what—is the Mountain Merchant?

Some creatures live in legends. Others hide in the mountains and wait. New chapter drops today! Don’t miss it! www.royalroad.com/profile/4474...

#LitRPG #Bookstagram #booktok #RoyalRoad

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Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 26

Gear up, adventurer. It’s go time.

New chapters dropping 3x a week! www.royalroad.com/profile/4474...

#LitRPG #booktok #RoyalRoad #LitRPGAdeventure #GameLit #XPGrind

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 24

“The Scientist cared only for the Truth. He will do anything to reach it, even if it means creating an entirely new type of magic based on science.” Read Hocus, Pocus, Hypothesis by Persimmon, a Rising Star on Royal Road today! #Writing #WritingTips #Writer #AuthorLife #Author #booktok #RoyalRoad

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 23

What your process looks like doesn't matter if it works. To borrow some words from the poet Taylor Mali, “You show your work in math class. You hide it in writing.” Learn more with my FREE blog on Patreon today! www.patreon.com/posts/130358... #WriteYourOwnWay #Author #booktok #RoyalRoad

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 22

Book Three is live on Royal Road! New chapters released 3x a week to keep the adventure rolling. Are you ready to join the guild? www.royalroad.com/profile/4474...

#Comedy #MartialArts #GuildLife #LitRPG #Bookstagram #booktok #RoyalRoad

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Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 20

Excuse me??

When zombie shark people start roaming the mountain roads at night, it’s clear this isn’t your average monster run.

The Zeroes better suit up. This one’s gonna get weird. New chapter drops today: www.royalroad.com/profile/4474...

#LitRPG #PortalFantasy #booktok #RoyalRoad

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 19

Thanks for helping me level up as an author! Your feedback is welcome and much appreciated. Dropping new chapters 3x a week for Dead End Guild Master and Wishlist Wizard! Don’t miss these epic adventures, on Royal Road now www.royalroad.com/profile/4474.... #RoyalRoad #litRPG #FeedbackMatters

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 18

AfterBurner II: Where reflexes beat realism and every barrel roll feels like pure '80s adrenaline.

Wayne unlocked: Auto-Target. His battle computer is capable of auto-targeting. What ability would you choose?

New chapter drops today (link in bio).

#RetroGaming #LitRPGVibes #AfterBurner2 #LitRPG

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 17

How bad could it be?

Bad enough to turn a Paladin into a post-apocalyptic statue.

Find out what happens next. New chapter drops today on Royal Road www.royalroad.com/profile/4474....

#ShieldTest #LitRPGSceneDrop #PaladinProblems #GuildMaster #GuildLife #LitRPG #Bookstagram #booktok #RoyalRoad

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 16

Brainstorming isn’t a solo act. The secret to unlocking your next big idea might be simpler than you think! Learn more with my FREE blog on Patreon today www.patreon.com/posts/flat-v... #Brainstorming #WritingTools #WritingHack #Bookstagram #WritingTips #Author #booktok #Bookstagram #RoyalRoad

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 16

Three jaw-dropping books. One legendary leader. If you’re not in this guild yet… gear up! New chapter drops today on Royal Road www.royalroad.com/profile/4474...

#NextLevelStory #GameLit #GuildLife #LitRPG #Bookstagram #booktok #RoyalRoad

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Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 13

What do a demon, a paladin impersonator, and a plate of "Rathain’s Ragu" have in common? Nothing. Until now. New chapter is live on Royal Road! Don't miss it www.royalroad.com/profile/4474...

#ThemeRestaurantFails #paladin #litRPGBooks #LitRPG #PortalFantasy #BookTok #Bookstagram #RoyalRoad

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 12

Check out these Rising Stars on Royal Road—you’ll want to say you read them first!

#RisingStars #DebutAuthors #BookTokRecs

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 12

Wayne gets his powers from the 1990 Electronics Boutique Christmas Catalogue—and you know he wishes classics like Dragon Warrior and Final Fantasy were in there. Turn-based battles and epic loot drops? Yes, please. WiWi Book 2, Chapter 3 drops today on Royal Road! www.royalroad.com/profile/4474...

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 11

When the unofficial mayor of Gomi meets the legendary Grandmaster Devontes, everything changes. Is it the end or a new beginning? Find out as another chapter drops in Book 3: Hidden Content of Dead End Guildmaster.

On Royal Road today! www.royalroad.com/profile/4474... #LitRPG #booktok #RoyalRoad

Marshal Carper [Author] @marshalcarper.bsky.social · Jun 9

Great stories don’t come from one big idea; they come from thousands of small, well-timed ones. Inspiration starts the journey, but it’s the layering, refining, and rethinking that build a story worth telling. Learn more with my FREE blog on Patreon today www.patreon.com/posts/129261... #Patreon