Goodtype helps artists & designers grow and scale their businesses so they can make more money doing what they love.
New Goodtype Book is here! 🎉
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Hi, Reader! Today is the day. Follow Your Art is officially out in the world! We've been working toward this moment for over 3 years, and we genuinely cannot believe it's finally here. If you've been with us for any part of this journey, thank you. From the bottom of our hearts. Here's something we don't talk about enough: the first week of a book launch changes everything. Every preorder, every same-week purchase, every share tells retailers and libraries that this book is worth carrying. It's what gets Follow Your Art onto shelves, into stores, and into the hands of artists who need it but haven't found us yet. The support you've shown us doesn't just mean the world to us personally, but it creates a ripple effect we couldn't have created on our own. So if you've already preordered: thank you, thank you, thank you. You have no idea what that means to us. And if you're on the fence: today is the day and here's why: Today is the LAST day to grab the free audiobook bonus with your order. We recorded it ourselves (yes, our actual voices!) and it goes away after today. Follow Your Art is for every artist who has ever felt like their work is too all-over-the-place, too hard to define, or too "not quite there yet." It's for anyone who has been waiting to feel ready before fully showing up. You don't have to wait anymore. Thank you for being the kind of community that makes opportunities like this one possible. We appreciate you guys so much. All good things, P.S. If you're in Austin, come celebrate with us tomorrow night! March 18th, 6–8 PM at Roommate Collective. Book signing, free stickers, a craft, exclusive merch, a flower bar, drinks, snacks, and good people. We'd love to celebrate with you in person. ❤️ |
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Goodtype helps artists & designers grow and scale their businesses so they can make more money doing what they love.
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