Alternatives to Patreon That Give You Control
Recently Patreon screwed over a bunch of its creators. I know that’s a harsh thing to say, but it’s true. Due to their desire to transfer their billing from California to Ireland (which is well known for beneficial corporate tax rates), many recurring...
Twitter Has Lost Its Usefulness (New Policies)
Over the weekend Twitter rolled out a new policy–it will no longer allow links to other social media platforms or link aggregators (like linkertree) in tweets, in your bio/website space, or in your handle. Interestingly, when I looked at the help page to get you...
Why Authors Should Check Out Mastodon
Starting any new social media platform can be daunting. And with Mastodon, it appears to be more daunting than most. However, with the uncertainty surrounding Twitter, having something on hand to replace it might be a good idea. And there are some valid reasons why...
Twitter is a Real Time Lesson In Why Authors Need Their Own Platform
By now I’m sure you’ve heard that Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter is going about as well as a car with four flat tires, no gas, and is currently on fire on the edge of some big interstate in California. And that’s probably being optimistic...
