Changes to our Patreon

Dear Patrons,

I hope this message finds you well! I want to thank each of you for your continued support and enthusiasm for my work. Your support has been invaluable in helping me create content and share my stories with you all.

I'm excited to report that Chapter 1 of First Love's Melody is already prepped for posting on August 5th! I'm so excited for you all to get your hands on it!

I wanted to share some important updates regarding our Patreon tiers and the benefits you'll be receiving moving forward. These changes are aimed at providing more value and better aligning with my current focus on book writing, while also ensuring that the content and perks remain engaging and worthwhile for everyone.

New Patreon Tiers

Free Tier: Story Samplers

• Price: Free

• Benefits: Access to designated free chapters, released one week after Tier 2 members have had early access.

Tier 1: Bookworms' Lounge

• Price: $3 (previously $2)

• Benefits: Access to Stream VODs

• Note: This tier remains largely the same, but the small price adjustment helps me continue to provide consistent content and was also highly recommended by Patreon due to card processing fees rising.

Tier 2: Chapter Explorers

• Price: $5 (previously $6)

• Benefits: Access to Stream VODs, Exclusive Patreon Reactions, Early Access to New Chapters of Books

• Note: We’ve reduced the price of this tier while adding the exciting new benefit of early access to the chapters of my books, providing even more value for your support.

Tier 3: Story Enthusiasts

• Price: $10 (previously $11)

• Benefits: All benefits from previous tiers, Access to Monthly Streams, Private Chat Access on Patreon

Tier 4: Literary Insiders

• Price: $20

• Benefits: All benefits from previous tiers, Sneak peeks of upcoming projects, Additional behind-the-scenes content

• Note: Tier 4 and above may also occasionally have the opportunity to vote on the next project based on synopses, though this is not guaranteed.

Tier 5: Ultimate Bibliophiles

• Price: $50

• Limit: 10 people

• Benefits: All benefits from previous tiers, Exclusive group video call with me, Early access to full books upon completion, Special recognition as a top supporter

• Note: Tier 5 and above may also occasionally have the opportunity to vote on the next project based on synopses, though this is not guaranteed.

New Tier: Literary Legends

• Price: $100

• Limit: 2 people

• Benefits: All benefits from previous tiers, Exclusive one-on-one video call every 6 months, Signed copy of a book of your choice after 6 months of membership

Why These Changes?

The primary reason for these updates is to better align the Patreon offerings with my current creative focus on book writing, while also ensuring that each tier offers clear and distinct benefits. By adjusting the prices and adding new perks, I aim to provide a more engaging and rewarding experience for you all.

The adjustment in Tier 1's price follows Patreon's recommendation to help support the creation and maintenance of content, plus card processing fees. The changes in Tier 2 include a price reduction and the added benefit of early chapter access, providing more value to this tier. Tiers 4 and 5, along with the new Literary Legends tier, offer unique opportunities to engage more deeply with my projects, including potential voting on future projects based on synopses, which adds a layer of involvement and excitement. Additionally, the new Free Tier offers a taste of my work for newcomers, with access to designated free chapters released one week after Tier 2 members.

I truly appreciate your understanding and continued support. If you have any questions or feedback about these changes, please feel free to reach out. I'm excited about these updates and look forward to sharing more of my journey with you all!

Shawn 💙