Our Mission
Stellar Loom Media is a creator-led publishing imprint for narrative-first solo and collaborative works rooted in the TTRPG community. We aim to provide a clear, accessible path for publishing both actual play fiction and LitRPG stories, without the hassle of traditional publishing. We also welcome creators developing games, game systems, and game supplements. Think of us as “self-publishing plus”, supporting authors, storytellers, and designers in bringing rich, immersive worlds to readers and players, without compromising ownership or creative control.
Our Origins
In 2023, Timothy M. Valkenaar joined the Ironsworn: Starforged community, and always wanting to write and publish a book saw the potential of narrative-first solo TTRPG stories to evolve into full-length novelizations. After completing his first two books and recognizing that while there were outlets like itch.io, narrative solo blogs, podcasts, and livestreams, there were limited options for turning these kinds of projects into fully realized narrative works. He decided to build the infrastructure for himself. Realizing that the work he was doing could benefit others in the community as well, he expanded the vision to create Stellar Loom Media as an alternative to the slow, rejection-heavy route of traditional publishing.
How We Work
Unlike traditional publishers, Stellar Loom operates as a transparent, creator-driven collective built for mutual support and shared success. Our members are not just authors under an imprint—they are stakeholders in its vision and direction. Each retains full ownership of their work, participates in decisions through our ISBN-share governance system, and gains access to the collective’s shared infrastructure, brand recognition, and peer network. This model ensures creators can publish on their own terms while enjoying the credibility, resources, and community standards of a united publishing house.
What We Offer
We provide ISBN assignment, imprint branding, shared publishing infrastructure, and a network of like-minded creators. From cover art assistance, to layout checking, to peer review, our collective model makes it possible for creators to focus on what matters most—their stories.
Why It Matters
Our model keeps power in the hands of authors … no high royalty rates, no surrendering of distribution rights. We fuel collaboration through transparency, mutual respect, and shared vision. By combining the freedom of self-publishing with the credibility and shared resources of a united imprint, we make it possible for more voices, formats, and worlds to reach the audiences they deserve.
Join the Collective
Want to learn more about our members or how to join? Visit our Members and Submissions pages to see how Stellar Loom Media works in action.