(TFT) Pitching game to newbies

[Meg Tapley <barnswallow@sbcglobal.net>]

I'm thinking of starting an in-person campaign sometime this 
summer-fall, with my friends from school, if I can get enough people 
together for a weekly session. They're a creative bunch and this 
semester, a couple of them did a collaborative storytelling project that 
attracted a fairly enthusiastic audience. Still, most if not all of the 
players will be newcomers to tabletop roleplaying. Since this will be 
their introduction to the genre, I'd like to make the campaign as 
engaging and high-quality as possible, while keeping session length 
short (two hours per week is asking a lot of busy music majors, so I'd 
like to maximize their enjoyment-to-time ratio as much as possible). 
I've run campaigns before, but none trying to meet standards this high.

Does anyone have advice on how to make this happen? What kinds of 
plots/adventures might you recommend in this scenario? Any hints on 
fostering in-character interactions among the group, while also 
providing interesting challenges to overcome? Tricks to help a group 
stay focused on the game? How to manage logistics and prepare for sessions?

Your wisdom is valued and appreciated!

- Meg
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