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Getting more buck for your buck out of PayPal.
I sometimes feel like I'm the last to hear about things because I'm not that socially-oriented, but I've been making my living through crowdfunded fiction for three years now and I just found out about PayPal's micropayment rate.
In case anybody else is as bereft of clue as I was: you go to this page (note: the page may not work in some browsers) ( Read more... ) -
The Three Micahs on Un-Slimy Marketing
haikujaguar has posted the latest installment of her creative business series, " The Three Micahs on Un-Slimy Marketing." Whatever you sell, you want to read this; it's all about positive customer relationships and building a pool of patrons. -
best blog site for crowdfunded projects?
I'm contemplating beginning a new project that will (hopefully) be crowdfunded - though, interestingly, it's a non-fiction project, so I suppose it may fall outside of the norm, and I guess we'll see how it goes ( Read more... ) -
How to Start a Cyberfunded Creativity Project
You've read about cyberfunded creativity (aka crowdfunding), a newish business model in which creative folks sell their work directly to audiences online. You've probably seen one or more projects by other people. Now you're considering a project of your own, and you aren't sure how to get started. Here are some tips...
1) Join the cyberfund_creat LJ ( Read more... ) -
How to Design Business Cards
morningdove3202 mentioned that I had inspired her to make her own business cards, which she found very useful. If you have a business or a career, you need a business card; it's an essential networking tool. Here are some ideas for getting the most out of your business cards.
My basic tips on business card design:- Make the design legible and attractive, in ( Read more... )
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What Makes Cyberfunded Creativity Work?
flutterbychild asked what makes a particular cyberfunded creativity project more successful than others. Here are some things that seem helpful:
A lively audience. A group of interesting people all talking together helps attract new members. Networking among CFC creators and donors helps introduce people to new projects, as does cyberfund_creat.
High audience/artist ( Read more... ) -
How to Support Your Favorite Author
Readers love books, and most readers have favorite authors. You wish they would write more. You may also wish for them to be happy and prosperous ( Read more... )