Creators like us are small companies. For Essay 1.5, we looked at Matthew "Nadeshot" Haag and the steps he took to build the world of 100 Thieves.
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In 2013, Donald Glover built the evergreen world of "Because the Internet." But just prior, the artist was dealing with loneliness, struggling to figure out his purpose in life. For Essay 4, we take a look at Glover's journey towards finding beauty in existential dread.
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A recent college graduate drives north to try and figure his life out.
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1,000 True Fans. Never-Ending Niches. And Tyler, the Creator. For Essay 2, we took a look at how there’s never been a better time for creators to monetize their weirdness online.
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Success in modern media can be traced to three things: telling good stories, building trust, and branding. For Essay 1, we looked at journalist Andrew Callaghan and the rise and fall of 'All Gas No Brakes.'
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