Aurelleah Everfree
@Aurelleah

In addition to the time I've invested, there's also other very real costs associated with my works! From monthly subscriptions to my orchestral libraries, annual fees and stuff related to distribution and premium profiles for things like soundcloud and deviantart, since they offer real benefits to have as an artist. Software is my single biggest cost, but I've spent heavily on the hardware I use as well, which occasionally do need upgrades or replacement. Because I use my home as my production office, sound treating has to be done on my walls and ceilling if I wish to have a sound that translates better on other equipment. And besides all this, there's still basic cost of living stuff I have to deal with!

Lets be real: I've forsaken a social life, many of my life goals and even physical health in order to bring the best content I can make as an individual. This was a choice on my behalf and I never did it solely to make money. I wish I never had to worry about money at all, it doesnt bring me joy the same as the reactions of my fans. But I do have costs, and so pledging/donations are a big reason I can still do what I do!