I was reading a couple of blogs this afternoon when I came across one that mentioned Writer Sponsorships. Really? Is there such a thing?
I’ve sponsored several of my friends and their children to dance, walk, march (band), play, run, whatever. Paying an amount per hour, mile or whatever. For things such as loving trees, hugging trees, planting trees, saving trees, and well whatever.
However, I never thought of a sign up sheet for sponsoring my writing, some sum of money for amount of words or pages written during a certain period of time. That’s brilliant. For example someone, probably a great aunt who pities me, might offer twenty-five cents for every 100 or 500 or 1,000 words or pages in a 14 day period.
Interesting idea, how fast would I write if I were actually getting paid? Could I or would I finish a rough draft in 14 days?
Okay, I’m convinced. I’ve made up my sponsor sheet and I’m sitting right here with my favorite pencil, poised ready to sign you up.
Sitting here, not writing, just waiting for you or anyone… It’s very quiet. … Very, very. …
Deidra Alexander's Blog 
how about a couple of “likes”? 😉
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Never turned one down yet!! Dee
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Oh, please, let’s make this a thing. It sounds like so much fun, and what a statement!
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Thank you, you are super sweet.
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🙂
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And by the way, Russell Linton (another writer) pointed me toward these websites when I tweeted your blog post here.
http://myartpatron.com/
http://www.patreon.com/
They both look really cool!
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Super, thanks.
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If you end up participating in either of these, I’d love to hear how it goes!
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Reblogged this on Amazing Fine Art.
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Thank you so much? You rock. (Disclaimer: There’s no underlying meaning or innuendo to any of the words used in this reply.)
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What a fantastic idea! I could use the motivation, too. Let me know how it works out.
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Haha that’s great. I’ve read a lot about people starting Kickstarter accounts to get funding to write. Honestly, I’m really tempted to try… what’s the worst that could happen? I still end up broke and writing?
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Credit Cards, Priceless !!!!!!!!!!!!!
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What about those bitcoins being talked about. Will those work for you? I don’t quite understand how they work but I’m just throwing out the idea.
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I think they’re the new world currency
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I think they are the new world currency.
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Can you send me some money please.
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You first.
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you owe me a nickle…
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Hey, how does that work. I could use a nickel. 🙂
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penny a word…
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Hey, I’ll take it! Gotta start somewhere. lol
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haha… if only it could be true!!
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Yeah, not working out so far.
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If I had an extra penny, I’d send it your way. Maybe, but probably not. It’s the idea that counts, right?
Suzanne Clark Secretary Dallas Area Romance Authors (214) 403-1557
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Hehee, what a grand idea. I’ll keep checking in; see how it goes.
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What’s your paypal number?
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Good point. Someone pledge a penny a word and I didn’t include a way to pay. I don’t know what my paypal number is. Not a big deal since I haven’t written any words this week. So $X time 0 words equals = $0. Funny how that works. 🙂
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