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Catch the Venus Spectacular

Attention, newpub boosters: We've got a special announcement for you this time. Because the Venus Spectacular by author Rawle Nyanzi is funding now on Kickstarter! How do you fight your best friend when you have no army? Natsuru Machida, the Chief Witch of Venus, went to visit Akane Isesaki, an…
August 9, 2024
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How to Edit Your First Draft

From time to time, I cross-post an item from the exclusive archives to give regular readers a sample of my insider content. If you find value in today's post, you can access weekly subscriber posts through my Patreon or SubscribeStar. You've completed the first full draft of your book. Congratulations! You've achieved what…
July 25, 2024
Phantom Mission

Author JD Cowan Announces Phantom Mission

Friend of the blog, author JD Cown announces his latest project, as well as his foray into neopatronage. Here's a taste of the excitement he has in store: Phantom Mission stars a team of four Mavericks, participants in the Outlaw Games, who are tasked with going to Peace Island to…
July 19, 2024
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Arkwright Cycle Book II Cover and Title Reveal

The Burned Book is primed for launch. But before Arkwright Cycle Book I drops, the time has come to reveal the cover for Arkwright Cycle Book II! From the masterful hand of top artist Marcelo Orsi Blanco, guided by your gracious input, it's an honor to present ... The cover…
July 2, 20245 Comments
Conservative Art Starving

Spencer Klavan vs Conservative Art™

Why does every piece of "Conservative art" inevitably turn out to be cringe-inducing pabulum or hamfisted kitsch? Spencer Klavan, son of best selling author Andrew Klavan, takes a crack at the answer and suggests some solutions. For as long as I’ve been alive and longer, the Right has had a…
June 13, 202425 Comments
The Other Fellow

Get The Other Fellow on Kickstarter!

Newpub author William Hastings is bringing you a visceral spy thriller in the best tradition of Ian Fleming. And you can get The Other Fellow on Kickstarter! THE WORLD'S GREATEST SPY IS DEAD. . . . BUT SOMEONE'S GOT TO FINISH HIS MISSION. A homeless drifter stumbles upon secret agent…
June 7, 20242 Comments
Star Wanderers

Introducing Star Wanderers

Author JD Cowan introduces his latest swashbuckling sci fi adventure! Detective Ronan Renfield is a Galactic Enforcer sworn to protect the innocent and bring evil-doers to justice to maintain order throughout the stars. The Agent is a nameless knight errant tasked with hunting the most brazenly wicked and blasphemous who…
April 24, 2024
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King Brandon Does it Again

In yet another definitive win for him—and Neopatronage—Fantasy King Brandon Sanderson has shattered a second crowdfunding record. Brandon Sanderson, the bestselling author known for his epic fantasy novels, has already raised more than $16 million on crowdfunding platform BackerKit since launching it earlier this week. Related: Neopatron Brandon It should…
April 23, 20249 Comments
Gate No Walls

No Gatekeepers Where There Are No Walls

My cherished Neopatrons and I were discussing the phenomenon of the indie author who goes back to signing with publishers. It's been fascinating to see this regression to the oldpub model the minute some realize the newpub model is obsolete. Falling back on the even more obsolete yet familiar instead…
April 22, 202412 Comments
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Neopatronage: Seek and You Will Find

Innovation often emerges from the collision of new ideas with established systems, leading to a disruptive reordering of the status quo. That popularly called "creative disruption," facilitated by platforms like Amazon, drove the rise of indie publishing. By democratizing access to the world's top book market, Amazon enabled indie authors…
March 18, 20246 Comments