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So after crunching some numbers, I've decided to keep AuTalkz on DA for now.
The reasons for this:
-People who pledge $5 or more will still get perks (such as sneak peaks, and maybe even getting to see the comic before it's released on DA).
-After announcing it was going to be Patreon-only, I got only two additional pledges (and one person who decreased their pledge, which evened things out where I'm actually now making LESS than before)
--Due to that trial period, it's unlikely I'll get any other pledges.
-I'm going to take a gamble with my other (secret) project.
"People like your stuff until they have to pay for it."
I'd have to make $1500 or more a month to be able to come off of SSI (as taxes would take about 20%, Patreon takes 5%, and additional processing fees take 3.5% of what I earn).
With AuTalkz alone, that's not going to happen.
I hope that people who currently support me continue to do so, and I plan on uploading more to Patreon (for subscribers, of course) so there will be incentive.
Right now, I'm barely earning enough to pay for sketchbooks, nib replacements, and ink refills (that stuff isn't cheap).
So...I guess real life let you have what you wanted.
Meanwhile, I get to add another tally mark to the "this idea failed miserably" and hope that my other project has more success.
(I apologize if I sound bitter; I'm not blaming anybody. I'm just tired of failing all the time)
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Commissions are OPEN ($5+ patrons only), Requests are CLOSED, Trades are CLOSED.
Commission prices and rules can be found HERE!
Care to support my artwork? Donations are much appreciated, and you can donate over at my page on Patreon!
AuTalkz; An observational comic providing insight about what it's like living with autism, OCD, and Anxiety!
3DS FC: 4785-5575-0704 (if you add me, drop me a note so I know, and don't forget to tell me your code, too!)
AuTalkz Infinity, the official store for AuTalkz merchandise!
Toby's Tales - Curse of the Stairwell, a Visual Novel game.
Click to check out my fanfiction stories!
Take a peek at The Mystic Den for Zellie items! All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society!
Link to Lightening Spliced, a novel written by my best friend who, unfortunately, passed away from cancer in September 2010. Please check this out if you're interested; all proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.
Commissions are OPEN ($5+ patrons only), Requests are CLOSED, Trades are CLOSED.
Commission prices and rules can be found HERE!
Care to support my artwork? Donations are much appreciated, and you can donate over at my page on Patreon!
AuTalkz; An observational comic providing insight about what it's like living with autism, OCD, and Anxiety!
3DS FC: 4785-5575-0704 (if you add me, drop me a note so I know, and don't forget to tell me your code, too!)
AuTalkz Infinity, the official store for AuTalkz merchandise!
Toby's Tales - Curse of the Stairwell, a Visual Novel game.
Click to check out my fanfiction stories!
Take a peek at The Mystic Den for Zellie items! All proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society!
Link to Lightening Spliced, a novel written by my best friend who, unfortunately, passed away from cancer in September 2010. Please check this out if you're interested; all proceeds will go to the American Cancer Society.
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sorry to hear it didn't work out... here's hoping your second project does really well.
and yeah, I Understand the whole being tired of failing... it's not a fun position to be in..
I Will be honest, when I Get a job and start getting a decent amount of money in, I Will definitely be pledging to your patreon