Patreon is a crowdfunding platform which allows authors, artists, and other creative people to be funded by small donations from a large number of people, supporting them financially while giving them as much time as possible to do their creative work. Patrons pledge to give a certain amount each month (or per project, but I decided to use a “per month” basis so it’s more predictable for all involved), which (after a small fee for Patreon itself) goes directly to the creative workers to help fund their work.

I have just launched a Patreon for myself, to support this blog and more generally my efforts in research and writing.  If you like what you see here (and I assume you do, since you’re reading it), I encourage you to support me in producing future content by becoming a patron. Even $1 per month is enough to become a patron (and adds up quickly if I get enough people!), and higher amounts will grant you special perks like early access to my drafts and the opportunity to vote on future topics.

The following link will take you to my Patreon public page, where you can get further information and become a patron if you so choose:
https://www.patreon.com/pnrjulius