I promise you that almost every artist, writer, and creator you follow is freaking the fuck out about money right now, even if we're doing so quietly, perhaps in the shower with the water running so as not to upset the dogs.

Twitter is being wonky for me, so that should have been a quote tweet referencing this thread. https://twitter.com/Iron_Spike/status/1287372267446587393

Independent creator-types generally live on the economic edge during good times. Right now, when everybody's freaking out about money and there's no safety in sight? Disposable income spent on entertainment and cute impulse buys gets pulled first.

Right now, I think it's momentum and sheer stubbornness that's keeping us going. If we can just make it until next week, things might turn around, things might change...

Anyhow, everybody is absolutely exhausted and fragile right now. If you see creator-types go silent or disappear, please be kind. We want to be creating new content and adorable items for you, but circumstances might make it impossible.

One more thing: folks in the US can apply for economic disaster loans and one-time $1000 grants from the government. Links:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/allbusiness/2020/04/24/how-to-get-1000-if-you-are-a-freelancer-gig-worker-or-independent-contractor/?subId3=xid:fr1594407764795beg#1fc750685bea

https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources