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The Strike Ended, but the System Never Recovered
It’s easy to forget now, but Hollywood spent the summer of 2023 insisting it was fighting for its soul.
21 hrs ago
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Brian Niemeier
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How to Not Be Invisible
There’s one question new writers ask more than any other:
Nov 22
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Brian Niemeier
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The Creator Economy Just Went Pro, but Don’t Celebrate Yet
The Interactive Advertising Bureau and Harvard Business School just released a report that should make every independent author, musician, and artist…
Nov 21
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Brian Niemeier
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Anime vs. Hollywood: The Last Haven of Creativity
For years now, Western audiences have sensed trouble lurking beneath the glitzy veneer of Hollywood.
Nov 19
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Brian Niemeier
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The Indie Game Golden Age: Why Vidya’s Future Belongs to Small Creators
It seems like every few years, some games journo proclaims that the indie boom is over.
Nov 17
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Brian Niemeier
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The New Authors' Essential Crowdfunding Checklist
The first, and worst, error new authors make when running a crowdfunding campaign is putting off important decisions till launch day.
Nov 15
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Brian Niemeier
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Why You Should Finish the Draft Before You Edit
One of the most common mistakes new writers make, and one of the hardest writing habits to break, is editing while drafting.
Nov 14
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Brian Niemeier
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The Most Common Editing Mistake You Don’t Realize You’re Making
When it comes to editing your novel, chances are that like most authors, you fixate on the wrong aspects.
Nov 12
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Brian Niemeier
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How to Walk the Fine Line Between Serving Readers and Serving the Muse
Every writer who sticks around long enough runs into the same tension: that pull between writing for your readers and writing for yourself.
Nov 10
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Brian Niemeier
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Post-Edit Author’s Checklist: How to Get Your Book Ready to Publish
You’ve gotten your manuscript back from the editor.
Nov 8
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Brian Niemeier
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The Specter of Empire Campaign Is Live on BackerKit!
The Conquest Has Launched!
Nov 7
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Brian Niemeier
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The Creator Exodus Proves Neopatronage Has Arrived
When the first wave of YouTube monetization rolled out in the late aughts, everyone thought they’d cracked the code.
Nov 5
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Brian Niemeier
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