Artist Blueprint: Passion to Profit

It's hard to grow an audience and get paid without a plan. Here's yours.

Without a simple plan, great work stays unseen and revenue stays sporadic.

Rhiannon J.'s Creative Path: 3 Phases

Follow these steps to publish consistently, fund the book up front, and turn shows into sales.

1

Foundation — Substack Creative

What Happens

  • You'll publish 12 creative units—each with a poem, art piece, and reflective monologue—so fans experience your work in three dimensions and connect with your voice across words, visuals, and reflection.

Customer Buy-In

Fans subscribe to Substack → offer-based pricing (pay what feels comfortable or best offer), monthly or yearly.

This roadmap is built around what you want to create — your unique voice and the stories you feel most called to share.

Over 12 pieces published with subscriber growth each month.

Revenue Example

500 subscribers × $10/mo: $5,000/month
Yearly total: $60,000/year
example structure

"whispers of color meet
lines of thoughtful verse
a dialogue of mediums
creating something new"

Reflective Monologue

"This piece explores the intersection of written word and visual expression, creating a deeper connection with my audience through shared vulnerability and creative exploration."

3

Artistic Events & Sales

What Happens

  • Play Live music and release ~three original songs
  • You'll release your music and host events where your art becomes the centerpiece—fans can celebrate with you, buy your work, and be part of your creative journey.
  • So attendees can celebrate with you and leave with art in hand.

Customer Buy-In

  • Offer pre-sale tickets (e.g., through WhatsTBA) and approve offers once you see enough buy-in.
  • event space to purchase magazines, merchandise, and original pieces through offer-based pricing (pay what feels fair), creating community conversations around authentic creative works

Revenue Example

200 attendees × $25 avg: $5,000/event
100 buyers × $45 avg: $4,500/event
Total per event: $9,500
× 4 events/year: $38,000/year

Super Artistic Event Space

Sophisticated gallery with ambient lighting, curated displays, and intimate performance areas

Merchandise display

Merchandise Display

Curated collection of prints, posters, and exclusive merchandise

Creative Journey Summary

By the end of your first year, you'll hold a substantial body of work in your hands and have built meaningful connections with fans who believe in you

12+ Published Poems

Each paired with multimedia art and reflective monologues

1 Premium Magazine

High-quality compilation of your best creative works

3+ Original Music Pieces

Created for release events and artistic expression

Authentic Community

Meaningful conversations with those who truly appreciate your art

Opening New Creative Doors

This foundation creates opportunities for gallery exhibitions, collaborative projects, teaching workshops, commissioned work, and expanding into new creative mediums that align with your artistic vision.

Revenue Projection Snapshot (Year 1)

Substack Subscriptions

$60,000

Book/Magazine Pre-Orders

$7,500

Artistic Events & Sales

$38,000

Total Year 1 Revenue

$110,500

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