There's an
interesting article about how cyberfunded creativity and related pursuits might endanger conventional publishers.
Also, I've launched a community for creative people and their patrons:
cyberfund_creat If you're a writer/artist/etc. selling your work directly to your fans online, or if you're a patron making donations to one or more CFC projects, please join us! I want to make the community a place to exchange information, ideas, recommendations, and projects. Think of it as a big virtual street fair.