Articles by Tara M. Clapper

About Tara M. Clapper

Tara is a lifelong geek and the founder and publisher of The Geek Initiative. Her interests were forged in an early appreciation for "Star Trek: The Next Generation," "Jurassic Park," and many historical fiction and fantasy novels. Tara is a game designer, LARPer, and frequent convention attendee. The author of over 1,000 individual blogs, her content has been featured on HelloGiggles, nordiclarp.org, LARPing.org, and The Billfold. She holds a B.A. in English from McDaniel College and has attended many events as press (including New York Comic Con). Tara has a professional background in marketing and publishing. She lives in the Philadelphia area. A Marvel fan, her favorite superhero is undoubtedly Thor. View her portfolio at: tmc.pressfolios.com.

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5 Things I Learned About Running Digital LARPs

March 13, 2018 Tara M. Clapper 1

I’ve helped LARPs (live action role playing games) before and I’ve even run my own – but CHARIOT LARP was my first digital LARP event […]

What It Means to Be ‘The Woman in the Arena’ in Gaming

February 22, 2018 Tara M. Clapper 0

I’ve had quite a time since losing my full-time work at home job in July of last year. I survive on generosity, coffee, 80-hour workweeks, […]

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How Do I Subscribe to a Twitch Channel (For Free) Using Amazon Prime?

February 9, 2018 Tara M. Clapper 0

As a consumer of media, you’re probably used to paying for content. When you go to the movies or even pay that monthly Netflix bill, […]

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The Ultimate Marketing Guide for Authors (Special Sci-Fi & Fantasy Focus)

October 10, 2017 Tara M. Clapper 0

Many indie authors identify marketing as their biggest challenge, especially in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. When you’re creative, it’s difficult to keep writing while […]

The Geek Initiative: Editing Rate Card and Services Announcement

September 28, 2017 Tara M. Clapper 0

You may have noticed I’ve been hard at work recently – not only have I been running, streaming, and promoting CHARIOT LARP, I’ve been doing […]

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CHARIOT LARP: Player Communication, New Runs, Custom Runs

September 16, 2017 Tara M. Clapper 0

The CHARIOT LARP updates just keep on coming. I had a very emotional and insightful experience playing Captain Emily O’Sullivan in our first session. If […]

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State of the LARP: CHARIOT LARP Updates

September 2, 2017 Tara M. Clapper 0

What a week it’s been. I’d like to provide a personal and transparent update on the state of CHARIOT LARP and The Geek Initiative. Don’t […]

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What’s Up at The Geek Initiative? Editorial Changes and LARP Design!

September 1, 2017 Tara M. Clapper 0

The Geek Initiative has gone on quite the adventure in 2017. After losing my full-time work-at-home position in content marketing, I transitioned to editing in […]

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CHARIOT LARP: Schedules

August 30, 2017 Tara M. Clapper 0

Here are the detailed schedules for CHARIOT LARP, an immersive digital live action role playing game (LARP). Learn more about the game and sign up […]

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Gilead Anxiety: Is It Justifiable?

August 29, 2017 Tara M. Clapper 0

I have a bad case of Gilead Anxiety. I worry that America could become like the nation in “The Handmaid’s Tale,” called speculative fiction because it […]

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