Bitty Bigfoot and Friends, my indie children’s show, just hit a major roadblock—crippling tariffs. In this brutally honest update, I break down how destructive policies are gutting small creators like me. The crowdfunding campaign is paused, but the mission isn’t over. Here’s how we pivot, adapt, and keep creating in a chaotic economy.

Think traditional publishing is the gold standard? Think again. In this no-fluff breakdown, Russ Adams shares his personal journey through three failed publishing deals and explains why self-publishing offers more control, higher profits, and better odds of success. If you’re tired of gatekeepers, broken promises, and losing creative rights, this post is for you.

“It’s just arts and crafts.” That phrase dismisses the years of skill, sweat, and labor behind professional creative work. This post sets the record straight on why art is a real job.

Discover how one parent turned pandemic homeschooling into Bitty Bigfoot, an indie children’s show teaching environmental education with puppets and animation.

From creature kits to indie books and animation, The Indie Plan shows how artists can turn creative skills into income and impact—without a studio or gatekeeper in sight.