Do you have an idea for a video game, but are not sure where to start or don’t know how to program?

Whether you’re a programmer, an artist, or anyone who wants to make a game, this guide will give tips on how to take your game idea from start all the way to release. It doesn’t matter if you’re a designer looking to build a development team, a programmer ready to build your first game, or a newcomer with no experience in game or software development, this book has something for everyone!

Are you tired of starting on video game projects, but never finishing them?

This book will show you how to set realistic game development goals that you can finish in a reasonable timeframe. You’ll also learn how to manage stress and avoid burnout, so that you can successfully take your project from start to finish!

Are you interested in starting a business, but don’t know how?

Despite your doubts, starting a business might not be as hard as you might think! Learn how to get the info you need to create a business without breaking your bank account! But don’t think that you have to try and do it all on your own…this book gives advice on how to find the help you need to get started.

Are you a perfectionist?

You’re not alone! This book doesn’t just talk about success, it also offers a candid look at the mistakes and pitfalls that you must avoid on your way to success. Turn failures into lessons learned!

Learn from a True Story

This book is the story of how a software developer, fed up with years of failed attempts at game development, finally started a game business and released a first game, all within 3 months, while working a full-time job.

Readers will learn techniques to work through the inner mental and emotional blocks that stop so many people from taking their first entrepreneurial steps, to establishing a business entity, all the way to developing and releasing a complete game. Hopefully, this personal experience can serve as a template that other aspiring developers and business owners can use, in accordance with Cloudy Heaven Games’ mission statement, which is to “provide tools and education to create your own heaven.”

While the book focuses on game development, readers of any level and background can come away with valuable tips for pursuing any goal they might have, even if it's not specific to game development.