Welcome to Crowdfunding
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crowdfundingCrowdfunded Creativity (aka Cyberfunded Creativity) is a new, growing business model. It allows creative folks such as writers and artists to sell their goods and services directly to online audiences. It enables viewers to support their favorite creators, which encourages them to produce more goodies. It cuts out the middleman. CFC can be done through blogs or personal websites, in assorted variations.
What this community offers for creative people:
Use this space to promote your crowdfunded projects and reach a wider audience. You may explain how your particular CFC project works: what you produce, what crowdfunding model you use, what your perks are, etc. You can ask for people's input on projects or decisions when you aren't sure what you want to do. Discussions of CFC theory and practice, success or failure, are also welcome. All kinds of creativity are welcome: writing, art, music, webcomics, crafts, etc.
What this community offers for patrons:
Use this space to find new projects to view and/or support. You may also share your exciting discoveries of projects that you think other viewers might enjoy. Give creators feedback about what kinds of methods or perks you like. Compare/contrast cyberfunded creativity with conventional business models. Full reviews of CFC offerings are especially welcome.
For service providers and seekers:
In cyberfunded creativity, the creator has to do or hire everything. Use this space to find freelance artists, editors, programmers, etc. to handle aspects of your project that lie outside your own skills. Likewise, promote what you can do for potential customers. In both cases, mention if you're open to barter -- this works especially well with matched skill sets such as swapping writing for art or editing for writing. Post thoughtfully and don't spam.
What this community offers for creative people:
Use this space to promote your crowdfunded projects and reach a wider audience. You may explain how your particular CFC project works: what you produce, what crowdfunding model you use, what your perks are, etc. You can ask for people's input on projects or decisions when you aren't sure what you want to do. Discussions of CFC theory and practice, success or failure, are also welcome. All kinds of creativity are welcome: writing, art, music, webcomics, crafts, etc.
What this community offers for patrons:
Use this space to find new projects to view and/or support. You may also share your exciting discoveries of projects that you think other viewers might enjoy. Give creators feedback about what kinds of methods or perks you like. Compare/contrast cyberfunded creativity with conventional business models. Full reviews of CFC offerings are especially welcome.
For service providers and seekers:
In cyberfunded creativity, the creator has to do or hire everything. Use this space to find freelance artists, editors, programmers, etc. to handle aspects of your project that lie outside your own skills. Likewise, promote what you can do for potential customers. In both cases, mention if you're open to barter -- this works especially well with matched skill sets such as swapping writing for art or editing for writing. Post thoughtfully and don't spam.
