T w e n t y S i d e d
Rutskarn is doing a Patreon. Here is his pitch:
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You know those lists where people tell you little factoids like, “George Clooney played a bit part on a sitcom before he hit it big.” I imagine someday people will say something like, “Adam DeCamp was on a Let’s Play with some other people before he became a famous writer.” I’m not just saying this because he’s my friend. I’ve been hanging out with this kid since he was actually a kid, and his ability to extemporaneously spout genuinely humorous fiction is like nothing I’ve seen in my 43 years. He really does have talent.
Joking about his age aside, he’s out of college and trying to make his way in the world. And this is what he’s decided to do. I have no idea how well it will work, but I’m honestly cheering for him. This Patreon business is new to everyone. It might be that there’s only so much Patreon money to go around, and as more street buskers crowd the sidewalks we’ll all end up splitting the same pool of donations into ever-smaller shares. But maybe this is a newer, better way of doing things and artists can find an audience and earn a living without publishers, editors, brokers, and executives getting a cut. Maybe in the long run we’ll all get more entertainment for less money. I really have no idea.
Anyway, that’s his pitch. Wish him luck, and if you want to read the Bastards thing then consider giving him some of your Earth Money.
Good luck, Rutskarn! Remember me when you get to the middle.
