I need funding to purchase a lap top. Where do I post that?

[Sylver]

Good afternoon everyone! I won't be able to publish any chapters this weekend. Tonight I will be attending my graduation ceremony and tomorrow I will be attending to preparation for a relatives wedding ceremony which is planned for next weekend.

Not all is good news however, because I am graduating this means that I will have to return my school loaned laptop on the 24th of May. I am considering opening up a platform to accept donations toward funding for my purchase of a laptop moving forward. Patreon and Ko~fi come to mind.

I'm not sure how much this will help but any sort of funding would be appreciated. I will likely open up something Sunday night.

Where do I post this, I was considering to do so on my profile page but I'm looking to publish this in places where online traffic is met, like here on the forums would I post this announcement on Author General or where exactly on the forums?

 

[ChaoGarden]

Get a Job.

 

[MasFaqih]

Good afternoon everyone! I won't be able to publish any chapters this weekend. Tonight I will be attending my graduation ceremony and tomorrow I will be attending to preparation for a relatives wedding ceremony which is planned for next weekend.

Not all is good news however, because I am graduating this means that I will have to return my school loaned laptop on the 24th of May. I am considering opening up a platform to accept donations toward funding for my purchase of a laptop moving forward. Patreon and Ko~fi come to mind.

I'm not sure how much this will help but any sort of funding would be appreciated. I will likely open up something Sunday night.

Where do I post this, I was considering to do so on my profile page but I'm looking to publish this in places where online traffic is met, like here on the forums would I post this announcement on Author General or where exactly on the forums?

Emm, I hate to say this but, I think you should'nt do that, don't post it here on the forum, don't lower yourself just because of some penny,maybe you can sell advanced chapter of your own novel on Patreon to get the funding, it's a much better solution, you can also get a job yourself after graduating.

 

[tiaf]

You can and should've thought of patreon and kofi earlier and post it along your chapters. Thinking of this issue that is long known less than a week before due that is kinda...cheeky.

Write on phone until you made your own money to afford a laptop.

 

[MasFaqih]

You can and should've thought of patreon and kofi earlier and post it along your chapters. Thinking of this issue that is long known less than a week before due that is kinda...cheeky.

Write on phone until you made your own money to afford a laptop.

I agree with this fish , there's a reason why I ask people what's their occupation, try to search it on this forum, maybe you can have some idea of what you want to be.

 

[Kalliel]

Get a job. It'll look quite grim otherwise.

 

[J_Chemist]

Also recommend getting a job. If you're graduating college, put that degree to use. If you're graduating HS, then you should look into college, trade school, or join the work force. Earn your keep and buy a laptop with the funds you procure from your own efforts. Or make a GoFundMe. Seems to be today's version of panhandling, I suppose.

Asking on Facebook may be an alternative and provide them a link to whatever you decide to use as your cup. I'd also recommend looking around the Marketplace to see if someone might be selling a laptop for cheap if you cannot afford a brand new one.

 

[Deleted member 68927]

Get a job. I got my current laptop after saving up for four months for it, during the time I worked in administration, and I will buy myself a new one, when I save enough money (The keyboard of my current laptop lost the battle with the heater which some people call Black Desert Online. It still works, but sometimes does weird things). You will need to do budget cuts, but it is not impossible.

Are you speaking about graduating from high school, or university?

 

[Sylver]

Good news everyone, I got a new laptop! I appreciate the advice and feedback from everyone here, but I get the impression that donations don't go well for us writers here. Am I correct in making that assumption? If so, that's a shame.

A slight request, ease up a bit on the sarcasm or blunt responses x) I enjoy some sarcasm as well but I get the impression that a majority of comments on the SH forums aim for sarcasm over genuine feedback. It gets a bit stale when it's often encountered. Just a little break from that would be nice.

Once again thanks a lot for the feedback everyone! Hugs and cookies to all of you and I hope you enjoy your weekend!

 

[ConansWitchBaby]

Steal and onlyfans for a second laptop.

 

[Sylver]

Steal and onlyfans for a second laptop.

I'm a teensy bit upset that only fans could be an option that gets me money x) but I'm too shy and don't want to do that.

My body is a temple, mister! XD XD

 

[tiaf]

A slight request, ease up a bit on the sarcasm or blunt responses x)

Well, you basically asked strangers to fund a hobby (you want to use it for writing) item for you, one that is not a small purchase. Mind that there are enough of people who live paycheck to paycheck, yet they don’t ask strangers for money.

For people who earned everything they own by working it’s even more brazen.

Also I want to state that all the comments are not sarcastic, they are just bloody facts. A job gets you money. Money gets you a laptop.

You can be lucky this wasn’t Reddit, the users there would hurl insults ant you and ridicule you for making such a request.

Good for you that you got a laptop this fast. Cherish it.

 

[RepresentingWrath]

I get the impression that donations don't go well for us writers here. Am I correct in making that assumption?

Ackchyually, a lot of popular authors don't even bother using ko-fi or patreon, so we can't make these assumptions.

 

[tiaf]

Ackchyually

 

[RepresentingWrath]

 

[J_Chemist]

Good news everyone, I got a new laptop! I appreciate the advice and feedback from everyone here, but I get the impression that donations don't go well for us writers here. Am I correct in making that assumption? If so, that's a shame.

No. If you need help, asking for it is fine, but you should first put in your own effort. Otherwise it comes across as begging. Being a writer has nothing to do with it. Earn your keep.

A slight request, ease up a bit on the sarcasm or blunt responses x)

No.

Happy for you that you got a laptop, regardless. Have fun.

You can be lucky this wasn’t Reddit, the users there would hurl insults ant you and ridicule you for making such a request.

Not me toning myself down and having to show restraint half the time 'round here.

 

[tiaf]

Not me toning myself down and having to show restraint half the time 'round here.

You did great. ゞ(シㅇ3ㅇ)っ?

 

[J_Chemist]

You did great. ゞ(シㅇ3ㅇ)っ?

Poyo

 

[Sylver]

Well, you basically asked strangers to fund a hobby (you want to use it for writing) item for you, one that is not a small purchase.

I understand that, just asking people to be a bit nicer. That's not too much to ask I hope. It's not like I'm living rent free after all, the whole get a job response is funny but I already have one.

Idk, this is a forum for authors and I'd like to get to know some authors here, maybe even make some internet friends :) but when people respond like so, it gives the wrong impression. Some blunt answers are fine, but frequent bluntness seems a bit hostile.

I'm not hostile, just trying to get to know people here and be open and friendly.

No. If you need help, asking for it is fine, but you should first put in your own effort. Otherwise it comes across as begging. Being a writer has nothing to do with it. Earn your keep.

Wasn't begging, I've been putting my effort for quite a while. Was just asking for some direction on something. I have a job :p

Ackchyually, a lot of popular authors don't even bother using ko-fi or patreon, so we can't make these assumptions.

Ah that's unfortunate x) but good to know I suppose. No matter, getting some donations for my hobby would be greatly appreciated but I didn't come into this anticipating to make a living out of my hobby, as great as that would be heh.

Thanks for the insight! ?

 

[RepresentingWrath]

I understand that, just asking people to be a bit nicer.

I know that you will consider this reply as a rude one, but everything people wrote to you really ain't that rude. Do you want an example of rude reply? This is not a troll or sarcastic question, I can really show you if you want to.