# Sourcing in the Rain ## Pages - [Book a Session](https://sourcingintherain.com/book-a-session/): Discovery Call – (Free) « I’m always open to a chat about your project, positioning, or benchmarks. To ensure we’re the right fit, I offer a Discovery Call to discuss your scope before providing a quote. Please note: For direct Pitch Deck reviews or deep-dive audits, please select the Paid Strategy Slot so we can dive straight into the work. 🎤 Events & Speaking: Looking for a speaker or guest? I am also available to discuss proposals for events, talks, or podcast appearances. » Project Audit / Pitch Deck Review – (Paid) A pitch deck review is a dedicated session where you […] - [Contact Rapide](https://sourcingintherain.com/639-2/): Ready for a consulting ? Send me your Pitch Deck ! - [Sourcing in the Rain](https://sourcingintherain.com/) - [Writings](https://sourcingintherain.com/writings/): Editor-in-Chief / Reviews / Interviews Back in 2011, I co-founded Game Side Story with my brother, at a time when indie games were just starting to gain recognition — and traditional media still largely ignored them in favor of mainstream titles. For several years, Game Side Story became one of the leading independent game review websites in France. I served as editor-in-chief for 10 years, shaping its editorial voice and building a dedicated community. The site is still active today, with over 2,000 published reviews. Self-Publishing Portrait de Créateurs (2015) Over the last ten years, the world of independent games […] - [Contact](https://sourcingintherain.com/contact/) - [Newsletter](https://sourcingintherain.com/newsletter/): Click here to Subscribe on the Newsletter After years as a freelance journalist & sourcing manager for a major publisher, I decided that the cause was worth more than my personal comfort of life. Using my knowledge, my network, to make the industry better, fairer, building bridges between talent of all kinds and helping them achieve fabulous things: that’s what drives me. Here you can find all archived newsletters. In the meantime, you can already sign up to receive future issues! 12/05/2025 : Welcome to the First Newsletter ! - [Talks](https://sourcingintherain.com/talks/): Interviews Meet & Build 2023 During the last edition, we handed the mic’ to William Bertin, Sourcing Manager at Plug In Digital. We talked about his presence as publisher during the business meetings, what he usually expects from a studio during a pitch deck and the special features he finds in Belgian video games. Sourcing Manager Interview with William Bertin, the person to pitch your indie video game to if you’re looking for a publisher. Publishing & Pitch Decks The “First Games” market Many students, young creators, novices, and artists entering the video game industry are convinced that they must […] - [Portfolio](https://sourcingintherain.com/portfolio/): Consulting & Mock Reviews Pitch Deck Evaluation Sourcing Production & Marketing support - [Services](https://sourcingintherain.com/services/): Who Am I? William Bertin – I spent 15 years as a journalist covering mainstream, indie, and RPG titles, followed by 5 years as a consultant and another 5 as a Senior Scout for a publisher. Now back in freelance, I’m committed to supporting as many promising projects as possible, and to helping change the industry from within. [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)