Mya Gosling

Q: Who are you again? A: I'm Mya Gosling! I'm the artist and author of the Shakespeare webcomic <a href="http://goodticklebrain.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Good Tickle Brain</a>. Every Tuesday and Thursday I post new stick-figure comics about Shakespeare, because Shakespeare can be ridiculously amusing. Here's an example: <img src="http://static1.squarespace.com/static/52403b09e4b0284d431e4457/t/5456e9b3e4b07b6a3b27cf47/1414982068162/?format=750w"> My comics range from silly one-shots like that to <a href="http://goodticklebrain.com/three-panel-plays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">three-panel plot summaries</a>, to <a href="http://goodticklebrain.com/home/2015/9/14/macbeth-dramatis-personae" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">scene-by-scene adapatations of entire plays</a> to <a href="http://goodticklebrain.com/home/2015/4/13/the-sound-of-hamlet-part-6" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">musical parodies</a>. The possibilities for Shakespearean humor are endless.  Q: What's with this &quot;Patreon&quot; thing? A: Back in Shakespeare's day, artists could rely on wealthy aristocratic patrons, like the Earl of Southampton, to support their artistic endeavors. Sadly, wealthy aristocratic patrons are a bit harder to find nowadays. Fortunately, Patreon allows anyone, from aristocrat to plebeian, to support creators whose work they enjoy by making small, monthly pledges.  Q: So why are you using Patreon? I've been running Good Tickle Brain since 2013, and have recently started working full-time on it. This is really exciting, as it means I have more time to work on projects like books, videos, and new merchandise, but it also means I have a lot more costs to cover.  By contributing to my Patreon campaign, you are helping me offset those costs and giving me the opportunity to develop more cool Shakespeare projects that I can share with Shakespeare geeks all around the world.  Q: So does this mean you're charging for your comic now? A: No no no! Good Tickle Brain is and will always be a totally free webcomic that anybody, patron or not, can read and (hopefully) enjoy. However, if you choose to support me on Patreon, you'll get access to a lot of exclusive rewards.  Q: OK, so what sort of &quot;rewards&quot; are we talking about? A: Depending on how much you pledge each month, you get access to different levels of rewards. <ul><li>$1 and up: At this level, you'll get access to my Patron Activity Feed. This is where I'll keep you updated on what projects I'm working on, including progress pictures and random sketches. I'll also occasionally post about what books I'm reading and what movies/shows I've seen recently. You can also leave me feedback and chat with me in the feed.</li><li>$3 and up: At this level, you'll get access to my Patron Activity Feed and get Preview Comics! Every Saturday I'll post the next week's worth of comics here for you to see BEFORE they go up on my website. No more waiting! (Plus, if you find typos in them, you can get me to correct them before they get posted...)</li><li>$5 and up: At this level, you'll get access to my Patron Activity Feed, Preview Comics and get Bonus Comics! Once a week I'll share comics based on my own experiences that I've previously only shared with some of my friends on Facebook, and are not available anywhere else. Here are a couple of examples from the week of Shakespeare's 400th death anniversary:</li></ul><div style="margin-left: 40px;"><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52403b09e4b0284d431e4457/t/5730fdee7da24f07c2cc6a2d/1462828582306/20160418-BattenDownTheHatches.jpg?format=1000w" style="width: 535px;"><img src="https://static1.squarespace.com/static/52403b09e4b0284d431e4457/t/5730cae801dbae26ddb1e6fb/1462815479860/20160423-TheBigDay.jpg?format=1000w" style="width: 542px; background-color: initial;"> </div><div style="margin-left: 40px;">Shakespeare references invariably make appearances, but topics can range from rock climbing to libraries to movies to whatever. </div><ul><li>$10 and up: At this level, you'll get access to my Patron Activity Feed, Preview Comics, Bonus Comics and Random Cool Extras! Once a week I'll post either a how-to-draw instructional video (as seen below), an outtake comic (ever wanted to see what would happen if Gertrude saw the ghost or Ophelia had a little more backbone?), a Shakespeare-themed song parody (I've been listening to a lot of Beatles lately), or something else that's too awesome to post on my regular website! </li></ul><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="337" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/ef9fhCbd6Qc" width="600"></iframe><div style="margin-left: 40px;"> </div><ul><li>$100 and up: First of all, if you pledge at this level you'll get my undying gratitude and appreciation. You also get access to all the other rewards, plus once a month I will draw something for you! This can either be a comic that might end up on the website, or a drawing made just for you. (Just a single page, though - I can't draw you an entire comic book every month.)</li></ul>Rewards might change in the future, as I get a better idea of what sort of bonus content people are interested in, but I'll always give patrons a heads-up so they can adjust their rewards level accordingly. Q: Wow, that sounds great! How do I become a patron? A: I'm so glad you asked! Just click the big orange &quot;Become a patron&quot; button at the top of this page, then follow the steps, selecting which level of rewards you want to receive. If you have more questions on how this all works, check out <a href="https://patreon.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/categories/200359925-Patrons" rel="nofollow">Patreon's Help Center</a>. Thank you so much for considering supporting my work on Good Tickle Brain!

Free

You've gained access to the yard! It's a bit crowded and hard on the feet, but you're much closer to the stage. Get periodic updates on what I'm doing in my patron activity feed.

Groundling

You've got a seat in the galleries! Protected from the elements and elevated above the yard, you can see better. In fact, you can see next week's comics early!

Galleries

You've got a seat on stage! You're up close and can see exactly what goes into the performance, thanks to a weekly bonus comic depicting the trials and tribulations of my life as a stick-figure cartoonist.

Gallants

You've got seats in the super-fancy balconies right above the stage! WOW. Everyone in the audience can see you and are in awe of how exceptionally super-duper awesome you are. Enjoy one extra piece of bonus content (outtake comics, behind-the-scenes videos, etc.) a week!

Gods

You're the chief patron of this entire enterprise. I will contact you personally to discuss how I can properly acknowledge your wonderful support: a comic commission, hand-drawn art mailed to you, listed sponsorship on my website, or just my everlasting appreciation.

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