Oliver Hoffmann

Oliver Hoffmann graduated in German Literature, Political Studies and Media Research. He has been inventing and telling stories since Kindergarten. A professed book lover, he taught himself to read at the age of four to be able to find out more about his favorite childhood heroes without adult support.

He has been working with texts since it first became a necessity for him to earn money. Since then, he has written, translated, edited and copy-read countless books. He is founder and former co-owner of the German publishing company Feder & Schwert, a special interest publishing house for all things fantastic. The Icelandic proverb "Better to be barefoot than to be without a book" rather sums up his perspective on life. Professionally, his dream has come true: he works on, with and for books.

As an experience designer, he has been writing, creating and facilitating Larps since the late 90s. He also teaches Storytelling, Leadership, and Teambuilding at various German universities.