Centuries ago, poets, musicians, novelists, and artists in England and all over Europe found themselves repeating the same dilemma. Though the works of these various types of artists were vastly different, they shared one unfortunate common trait -- many were not born rich. They did not have the money to publish, promote, or otherwise, make publicly known what they wrote, composed, or painted. So they either sought employment or they free-lanced in their field. Many were unsuccessful. It is possible that people had to give up their talents and dreams forever just to put food on the table from a more practical standpoint. One only has to read the differences of how two composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Joseph Haydn, dealt with their failures and successes, how wonderful it was or could have been, to have had a Patron for as long as needed, to support them. Without a patron, their works wouldn't amount to much of anything. This was a sad and unfortunate fact of life.
Patrons, sometimes common folk, were very often rich people, even noble. They had the money, while the poor artists had the talent. Some Patrons employed, to sometimes a permanent extent, people who would please, entertain, compose, perform, write, or paint for them by way of their talents.
Today's version of Patrons exists in Grants and Endowments. The problem with obtaining financing to fund works today is very much a catch-22. Much of the time, these types of money are conditional and only given to those who are previously published, recorded, or have somehow proven themselves established. Do they need additional help? Or should the money be better placed on undiscovered talents who, like those centuries ago, never got the chance?
Then there are donations, or gifts, if you will, that people make while they're alive. Charities and Foundations are often the recipients of large donations or bequests. Many of them are funded with Billions of donation dollars every year. And while many are for good causes, much of that money could goto individuals, directly. It's sad many donors simply don't know where else to donate their money.
It is here that I am making people aware of this. It is here that I ask, directly, for Donors, or Patrons, to help defray the cost of publishing my book that might not otherwise, be possible. I haven't the resources to fund the cost of publishing my book.
I very much want to see my book in print. Sonnets for a Soulmate contains several important messages I feel would help those struggling in their lives.
If you have not already done so, read a sneek peek from a few excerpt pages of my book before you make a decision to give.
If you are READY and would like to Become a Patron, follow the steps below:
There are 2 ways to make a Patron donation:
1.) The quicker and more secure way is to click on the Donate link above and it will directly take you to PayPal. Any amount can be charged to your Visa, MasterCard, American Express, or Discover Card. You do not have to signup with Paypal as a member to complete this transaction. To date, Paypal has 71+ million members and is recognized as a world leader in Internet transfer of funds. You can read more about Paypal here.
2.) Or if you prefer, Mail a check or money order to me at:
Edward F. Cervinski PO Box 18217 St. Paul, MN 55118
IMPORTANT: If your donation is at least $100.00, then ALSO include the following:
1. Send me your Name and Address of where I should mail your copy of my book, Sonnets for a Soulmate 2. Please clearly spell the name you want to have listed. This can be your name, family or friend's name, Anonymous, or even "In Memory of...."
Gifts of $100.00 or more are guaranteed inclusion in the next printing of the "Patrons" section. (Inclusion for the first printing has passed.) READ MORE about the BENEFITS of becoming my BOOK PATRON below !
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Remember, donations of ANY SIZE are welcome !!
Patrons who give $100.00 or more receive these BENEFITS: 1. Acknowledgement that your gift has been received. 2. Your name will be printed in a special "Patrons" section in my book recognizing your generosity. If you wish to remain Anonymous, give a gift "In Memory of...", or list some other person's name, these requests will also be honored. (Just be sure to let me know...) 3. A copy of my book, Sonnets for a Soulmate, mailed to you at no charge, when it is published. 4. A free special gift with the book. (Don't ask me what this is - - it's a SURPRISE !) 5. Notification of my next book before publication. 6. An overall sense of good feeling that you helped someone on their dream.
Whether or not you decide to give, TELL OTHERS about my mission...
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