Hari Sutherland recently subscribed to my Patreon on the $100/month "Metaverse partner" level to help launch his new coffee table book, SECOND LIFE: The First, Best Metaverse in Words and Pictures, so I was chuffed to get this ringing endorsement from him:
I joined Wagner James Au’s Patreon at the “Metaverse partner” level in October 2024, when I started work on my book about Second Life, since James’s New World Notes blog and Patreon user posts seemed the perfect place to publicize my project.
In the four months since, I’ve been both impressed and delighted by the results...
James contacted me at once and showed an interest in the project from the beginning, asking thoughtful and thought-provoking questions and giving excellent advice on everything from the book’s subtitle – a very important factor in Amazon listings – to suggestions for content and all the way to eventual marketing strategies. I’m extremely happy with both the exposure and coverage my book has received, and am in no doubt it’s boosted sales of my book.
Although I picked the more expensive Patron member level, at $100/month, the value is fabulous, and James proactively delivers all he promises and more without ever needing to be asked. His 30-minute consulting calls alone are worth the monthly fee!
To conclude, anyone considering any kind of commercial venture in a metaverse or virtual world would do well to join James’s Patreon, with ad placement and shout-outs starting as low as the $5/mo “Supporter” level. And if getting exposure and building brand awareness of your product weren’t enough (it is), you’re also supporting the longest-running metaverse news and culture site – that’s a win for everyone.
–Hari Sutherland, author of SECOND LIFE: the First, Best Metaverse in Words and Pictures
My subscription benefits are listed here. If you have a virtual world brand to promote -- or want to give a friend some promotion of their brand, as a gift -- please check them. Or connect with me on my Patreon (free to join here) or on Discord at "wja_hamlet" to discuss further!
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