Matt Colville has a great Running the Game series on Youtube where he talks about various DMing concepts. During these videos and other live streams, he’s talked about how running DnD really helps him come up with video ideas for the series.
Even people like him who have been DMing for decades still learn new things and gain new insights. It’s all part of the process. Every time I DM, I have one or two (or five) new insights about how I can run a better game.
There’s endless advice in the form of online articles, youtube channels, books, podcasts, reddit posts, etc. But nothing can beat actually sitting down and running the game yourself. When you’re learning a new instrument or a new sport, watching others and reading advice isn’t enough. You have to actually practice to get better. It’s the same way with Dnd.
Make mistakes, think about how you can improve, gather feedback from your players, be aware of your weaknesses and work to address them. That's how we grow.
If you’re looking to practice or try out DMing, there are countless players who would love a chance to play, even if it’s just a one-shot. So don’t be afraid to jump into the deep end! You’ll be much better for it.
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