This is an interesting read for any aspiring creative wondering how on earth they will be able to sustain themselves. Kevin Kelly argues that the "solution is to find 1,000 True Fans." But what is a True Fan and how will they support you?
A True Fan is defined as someone who will purchase anything and everything you produce. They will drive 200 miles to see you sing. They will buy the super deluxe re-issued hi-res box set of your stuff even though they have the low-res version. They have a Google Alert set for your name. They bookmark the eBay page where your out-of-print editions show up. They come to your openings. They have you sign their copies. They buy the t-shirt, and the mug, and the hat. They can't wait till you issue your next work. They are true fans.
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