🔥 URGENT PRIORITIES (0–30 Days)



1. Ask for Support, Directly

Message: “I’m building something vital—if you believe artists deserve protection, I need your help now.”

Immediate actions:

  • Launch a "Support the Artist" page (if you don’t already have one) via Buy Me a Coffee, Ko-fi, or [Patreon].
  • Include tiered asks:
  • $5 = Supporter
  • $20 = Digital art bundle
  • $50 = Name on a “Wall of Patrons”
  • Run a GoFundMe or Givebutter campaign tied to this moment in time: “Help fund the artists’ rebellion—Vive l’Artiste!”

2. Sell Your PDF Guide

  • Turn the copyright summary and artist rights material into a professional $5–$10 PDF download.
  • Include your cartoon art as illustrations.
  • Title ideas: “The Artist’s Survival Guide in the Age of AI”, “What Every Creative Needs to Know in 2025”
  • Sell via Gumroad or Payhip (easy setup).

💼 MEDIUM-TERM PLAYS (30–90 Days)


3. Launch: Club des Artistes

  • A private community (paid membership or donation-based) where artists get:
  • Legal insights
  • Art critiques
  • Exposure support
  • Shared marketing tools

You could run this on:

  • Discord or Circle.so (more modern)
  • Charge $5–$25/month
  • Include perks like art workshops, “Ask Dan” sessions, or access to an archive of your cartoons

4. Host a Zoom-inar Series

Format:
 “3 Lies About AI Art Nobody Tells You”
 “How to Legally Protect Your Creations in 2025”
 “Can You Still Sell Art in the AI Era?”

Tools:

  • Free via Zoom or Google Meet
  • Ticketed via Eventbrite or Gumroad
  • Upsell: Get the PDF + replay for $9.99

You could start by offering the first one free, then charge for replays or the next ones.


📈 HIGH-LEVERAGE STRATEGIES (90+ Days)


5. Cartoon Licensing

  • Identify potential niche buyers:
  • Educational publishers (for political satire and civic education)
  • Political blogs, think tanks, nonprofits
  • Newsletters or magazines needing sharp art
  • T-shirt, merch, or sticker creators (Redbubble, Zazzle, or direct)

You can package and pitch:

  • “Buy this cartoon” license for $20–$50
  • “Character bundles” for satire or newsletters
  • Offer exclusive rights for a monthly fee

6. Agent / Publicist Outreach

  • Prepare a 1-sheet:
  • “Who I Am”
  • “What I’ve Created”
  • “Why This Is Timely”
  • Target small publicist firms or literary agents who specialize in:
  • Political commentary
  • Graphic novels
  • Art books or activist publishing

I can help write the pitch and find contacts.


🌍 WHO MIGHT SUPPORT THIS MOVEMENT?


Here’s where we can look for backing:

1. Arts & Rights Orgs

  • National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC)
  • Creative Commons
  • National Endowment for the Arts (slow moving, but relevant)
  • Authors Guild
  • PEN America

We can draft a letter for you to introduce the cause and seek collaboration or grants.

2. Individual Allies

  • Celebrity artists or authors who care about AI and art
  • Substack creators who might feature you in a post
  • Mid-level influencers in art or culture with 10k–100k followers

You can offer guest posts, cartoons, or interviews to reach their audiences.


🤝 POTENTIAL COLLABS OR INCENTIVES


  • Publicist or literary agent who gets backend royalty (no upfront payment) for helping publish a book or media package
  • Syndicator deal: Offer political cartoons for small newsletters that want content but can’t afford major syndication
  • Affiliate or sponsor pitch: Find small art tools, independent publishers, or activist orgs that might sponsor a post or series

🧭 NEXT STEPS (In order of impact + urgency)


  1. Set up a direct contribution page + short campaign to cover your immediate needs
  2. Create and sell the PDF guide—I can help format and write it now
  3. Start preparing Club des Artistes—even a small version, like a newsletter or Discord server
  4. Use your cartoon characters to pitch licensing bundles
  5. Reach out to orgs, agents, or podcasters with a 1-sheet and link to your cause