I have something very exciting to announce. I'll admit the circumstances are somewhat unexpected. However, this Friday will be my last day at my current job. I've worked there as a software engineer for almost six years, and while I love the company, for a while now I've been feeling like it may be time to move on to something new. I could just immediately look for a new tech job. It probably wouldn't be too difficult in this job market. However, we're in a position right now where we can afford to go at least a few months without me working full-time. So we've decided that for a little while at least, I'm going to give working for myself a try. I am completely aware that this is something of a crapshoot and that there's a good chance it won't work out like I hope. But I'm sure going to give it everything I've got to make it work! If I can give it a go for a while and learn something along the way, I think it will be valuable no matter what happens. I'm prepared to accept the outcome.
SO, what does this mean for Aww, Feathers!? I'm so glad you asked! I'm going to try and be as up front and transparent as I can. During this period, I'll be spending much more time working on some of my own projects, and that includes the comic. It's not the only thing I'll be doing, since at the moment it's not generating enough income to support my family. However, I will dedicate some of my time to improving my art and writing skills. In addition, this is a chance to make Aww, Feathers! a larger part of my career. To do that though, it needs to become more profitable.
I'm not asking anyone to give more than they are able. However, if you've gotten enjoyment from the story and been on the fence about backing Aww, Feathers! on Patreon, now would be the time to join in! Patreon supporters have already made a difference in the comic by unlocking a few extra updates, but that's always been limited by the amount of time I have to actually work on the comic. Now however you have a chance to make an even bigger impact. If Aww, Feathers! does not grow much as a source of income, then it will need to remain a side project that I only work on in my spare time. (And I intend to continue working on it even in that case, because I care about it a lot.) However, the more support on Patreon grows, the more time I'll be able to dedicate to creating new content. And if you haven't seen some of the neat rewards you can get for becoming a supporter on Patreon, you should check it out now! For as little as $1 per month you gain access to some behind the scenes stuff, and if you contribute a little more, you'll unlock some exclusive bonus content.
If Patreon isn't really your bag, that's totally fine. There are other ways you can support Aww, Feathers!, and keep an eye out for other opportunities as well. All of it contributes to helping the comic to grow.
So let's do this! I'm committed to making Aww, Feathers! the best family-friendly furry webcomic that I can produce. Any support you can lend would go a long way towards keeping it going strong!
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