#supportindiecreators

[dalekowrites]

Hi everyone,

I have something to share about how Patreon subscribers will keep accessing exclusive content in the future. Starting very soon, I'll be introducing a new way to provide early access that ensures a more secure and fair experience for everyone who supports my work. This change will allow me to continue creating without unnecessary stress, while keeping content accessible for all.

Why this change?

Unfortunately, piracy has been a growing issue. My interactive fictions are always free, with early access available as a thank-you for my Patreon supporters. But lately, even this small gesture of support has been undermined by piracy.

Creating interactive fiction takes hours of daily effort, research, and creativity. Sharing my stories publicly is something I love to do, but piracy adds unnecessary stress to an already demanding process. I'm not EA or Valve—I'm not a big corporation that can shrug off the effects of piracy. At this point, I earn less than 20 cents for every hour of work I put into my interactive stories. Imagine earning so little for your hard work, only to see it taken and distributed without your permission—It's disheartening, frustrating, and ultimately unsustainable. It makes me feel devalued as a creator and disrespects the readers who contribute honestly in the first place.

If you've been sharing or downloading pirated copies of my work, I’d ask you to reconsider. I know sometimes it can seem like no harm is being done, but piracy takes away from the time and effort I put into creating these stories. What’s more, my stories always become completely free in less than 30 days. Stealing the early access version only hurts the person creating it—and there's no benefit to you. All you need to do is wait a little while to enjoy the same story, for free, as intended.

To put it bluntly: piracy sends a clear message that my time and effort aren't valued. If you steal from me, you're not a fan of my work; you have no respect for another struggling human being. If this continues, I'll have no choice but to rethink how—or if—I share my work publicly. I'm just a person like you, and I want to keep writing and sharing these stories with you, but only if it's a relationship built on trust and mutual respect.

To my supporters...

To those of you who support me through Patreon, reblog my Tumblr posts, or simply read and recommend my stories—you are the reason I keep going! Your kindness, encouragement, and honest engagement mean the world to me. You have nothing to be concerned about the new security measures I plan to test—these changes won't complicate your access but will help protect the development of the stories you love.

Thank you for understanding and standing by me! ♥

P.S.: If you are a fellow creator of interactive fiction, and you too have a similar problem, feel free to contact me here, on Discord, or even on Patreon if you prefer. I'd love to exchange ideas and put up a united front.

[iamghostwriter]

Superman gets the Peacemaker homage treatment! #igcomicfamily #igcomics #igcomicbooks #igcomicsfam #dc #dccomics #homagewatch #panelalchemist #igcomiccommunity #superman #readmorecomics #readmore #supportindiecomics #supportindiecreators #supportlocalartists #supportindieauthors #createimproverepeat https://www.instagram.com/p/CqODYkTLQUS/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[glassgears]

Almost completely fully funded already! If we get there in the next ten minutes, we’ll be fully funded in 24 hours!!! To support, follow the link in my bio to back and get yourself one of these stylish, fabulous pin badges! LINK IN BIO! #himbo #heman #motu #mastersoftheuniverse #kickstarter #make100 #supportsmallbusiness #supportindiecreators (at Cardiff city centre) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm6WQIaM_eA/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[shino-tenshi]

Was bleibt von einer Familie, wenn ein Teil plötzlich verschwindet? Taiyo kehrt an den Ort zurück, der ihm einst alles bedeutete, und muss erkennen, wie tief die Wunden wirklich sind. 💔 Lass dich in die emotionale Reise hineinziehen und entdecke die Geheimnisse hinter Tsukis Abschied. 🌌

Neugierig, wie es weitergeht? Unterstütze mich auf Patreon, Tipeee oder Ko-Fi und erhalte frühzeitigen Zugang zu neuen Kapiteln! 🌟

[mushroomxxhunters]

Hi there! I'm working on a comic in my free time—it’s a psychological horror about kids who spend a month gathering mushrooms in the woods.

Sounds innocent? Well... mushroom picking here is a prestigious sport.

Why? Hmm, I wonder what secrets it hides...

If you’re curious, follow along to find out more!

[mushroom-hunters]

Hi there! I'm working on a comic in my free time—it’s a psychological horror about kids who spend a month gathering mushrooms in the woods.

Sounds innocent? Well... mushroom picking here is a prestigious sport.

Why? Hmm, I wonder what secrets it hides...

If you’re curious, follow along to find out more!

[vancecapley]

New #graphicdesign for my #merch at my #teepublic ...on #sale now! #kaiju #monsters #superheroes #supportindiecreators https://www.teepublic.com/user/vancecapleyart1972 https://www.instagram.com/p/CKw85P1BTLj/?igshid=fk0cgvqly7bl

[blueinksplotch]

Hey Everyone! I hope everyone had a fantastic holiday. I have created a gumroad account and am selling PDF's of all my current books and I will be adding new books as they are finished! So far I have added Spider Wings Volumes 1 and 2. I will be adding more later this week as well so if you would like updates on that follow me on gumroad. https://gumroad.com/blueinksplotch #gumroad #ecomicbook #ebook #webcomicartist #onlineshop #supportindiecreators #supportindiecomics https://www.instagram.com/p/CJq2dbXlGRs/?igshid=1cl0yhckxqmo3

[housered]

Meet TALROTH! #WoodElf Scout #Rogue ❤️ He’ll be stealthing his way onto our stream in February! Art by @kriticalkez • Make sure you’re following our #Twitch channel so you don’t miss this campaign launch! Twitch.tv/RandomEncounterProd OR follow the bio link! • #Dnd #Dnd5e #ActualPlay #CharacterArt #DungeonsAndDragons #Art #DndArt #ActualPlayPodcast #SupportIndieCreators #SupportSmallstreamers #IndieArtist #Gamers #D20System #GamerLife #TabletopRPG #twitchStreamer https://www.instagram.com/p/B6vf2R4Btg1/?igshid=158e17gfvk8pq

[iamghostwriter]

#igcomicfamily #igcomics #peacemaker #dc #dccomcs #igcomicbooks #igcomicsfam #panelalchemist #igcomiccommunity #panelscientifix #readmorecomics #readmore #supportindiecomics #supportindiecreators #supportlocalartists #supportindieauthors #createimproverepeat https://www.instagram.com/p/CqNmDXXMCbk/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[glassgears]

The Himbo pin looks perfect in denim, but then it looks perfect on anything. You just need to get one before they’re all gone! LINK IN BIO!!!! #himbo #enamelpin #make100 #kickstarter #supportindiecreators (at Cardiff) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm_5rVrMlmY/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[cdubbart]

BRAND NEW COVER ALERT! Here's a new cover I did for @lonewolfcomics’ "Night Wolf". And it will premiere EXCLUSIVELY at @keystonecomiccon this August (I'll be there too so you might be able to get a signed copy by both of us ;) )! . . Shoutout to #JakeIsenberg for the inks & @knytcrawlr for the colors! . . . #cdubbart #cdubbified #lonewolfcomics #horror #horrorcomics #werewolf #demon #vampire #comics #comicbooks #indiecomics #indieartist #supportindiecomics #supportindiecreators #finalgirl #finalgirls #teenhorror https://www.instagram.com/p/Bzq3O1KhZdV/?igshid=11kd1a68eoikw

[laguerradearte]

18 days left to back #motorcitymo on Kickstarter. This comic is 100% complete and ready to be shipped off to the printers and into your hands. The fourth installment brings you back to Mo's boxing glory days. Get the second to final of this series created by @tavarezart and @threeysmenmedia by clicking http://kck.st/3LcHkZh or if you’re seeing this on instagram and twitter link is in bio #comics #indiecomics #creatorownedcomics #boxing #Crime #crimecomics #boxingcomics #michigan #detroit #motorcity #buyindiecomics #supportindiecoimcs #supportindiecreators #smallpress #donate #preorder #michigancomics #newcomics #newrelease https://www.instagram.com/p/CdHKgezJfPi/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[iamghostwriter]

MEGALITH by Matt Kindt, Lewis LaRosa, Laura Martin and Taylor Esposito is an epic of unparalleled detail and artistry. The result of a mammoth five year production journey where no expense was spared. A monument such as this demands to be in comic book stores, and demands an equally worthy presentation. We'll be announcing details on how you can help us do just that shortly. For now, click on the NOTIFY ME ON LAUNCH button via the BAD IDEA @kickstarter app and learn when and how you can bring this event comic, unlike any before, to comic book shops around the world. #igcomicfamily #badidea #thisishowitshouldbedone #blowingup #kickstarter #checkcheckcheckitout #igcomics #megalith #igcomicbooks #igcomicsfam #panelalchemist #igcomiccommunity #mattkindt #lewislarosa #lauramartin #tayloresposito #readmorecomics #readmore #supportindiecomics #supportindiecreators #supportlocalartists #supportindieauthors #createimproverepeat #makecomicslikethis #notbadmeaningbadbutbadmeaninggood #followandshare #staytuned #youarenowrockingwiththebest https://www.instagram.com/p/Cqdpe60JiYa/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[iamghostwriter]

First they ignore you, then they laugh at you, then they fight you, then you win…. #igcomicfam #igcomics #igcomicfamily #igcomiccartel #igcomicscommunity #igcomiccollector #usagiyojimbo #wherewhen #tmnt #igcomicbookfamily #panelalchemist #readmorecomics #readmore #supportindiecomics #supportindiecreators #supportlocalartists #supportindieauthors #createimproverepeat https://www.instagram.com/p/CpY--50MbpD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[iamghostwriter]

Yes, yes and yes!!! Worldtr33 is coming! #igcomicfam #igcomics #igcomicfamily #igcomiccartel #igcomicscommunity #igcomiccollector #worldtr33 #jamestynioniv #undernet #igcomicbookfamily #panelalchemist #readmorecomics #readmore #supportindiecomics #supportindiecreators #supportlocalartists #supportindieauthors #createimproverepeat #inspiration https://www.instagram.com/p/CpWMicWsuGT/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=