The Creature Designer

Creativity isn’t limitless. 💥
As independent creators, we face a harsh reality: funding determines how far ideas can go. Whether you’re publishing a book, producing a film, or creating concept art, lack of access and financial support can stall even the strongest ideas.
Crowdfunding isn’t the silver bullet it used to be, and social media reach is throttled. Yet every completed project is an act of resistance — a statement that independent voices still matter.

Read the full essay: https://thecreaturedesigner.substack.com/p/it-was-never-free

It Was Never Free: How the Lack of Funding Kills Creativity