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A Primer in Monetizing Your Creative Passion | Learn with Patreon (Skillshare)

Offered by Skillshare,

Turn your creative passion into profit! Unlock your monetizing toolkit in this 25-minute class with Christine Donaldson of Patreon — a platform that empowers creators to make a living from their work through subscription payments from their fans. Whether you’re just getting started, looking to grow, or ready to fully commit to your creative side hustle, this class is packed with tips and tactics for anyone looking to make steady money off their work.

Christine walks through:

Assessing whether or not you're ready to monetize
Tools and sites for making money (from basic to more advanced)
Budgeting tips for creators
Growing and engaging your fans over time

You’ll leave this class with specific examples of what works from successful creators who have turned their online followings into sustainable income.
Share your creative side project, and where you want to go with it.
Use the attached worksheet as a guide, or simply upload images and free-write in your Project Workspace to show off your creative passion!
Bonus points if you include a link to your Patreon page.

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