Creative burnout is real—and sometimes, procrastination is the cure. In this brutally honest and hilarious post, The Creature Designer explores why putting things off might actually be a creative superpower. Ditch the guilt, embrace the chaos, and rediscover your spark.

Being a celebrity guest has its moments—but what happens when the VIP experience goes way overboard? Russ Adams shares a jaw-dropping con story about coffee, code names, and the kind of "security" you don’t see coming. You’ll never look at wrist comms or Jolly Ranchers the same again.

When celebrities expect free art without offering payment, credit, or support, artists lose. In this blunt and personal post, special effects artist Russ Adams exposes the dark side of fandom fame, sharing real-life stories of exploitation—and the hard lessons that taught him to stop giving away his worth.

Why Indie Fundraising Fails—And It’s Not Your Fault
Ever wonder why your killer pitch falls flat before you even speak? It might have nothing to do with your project and everything to do with the scorched-earth tactics of bad fundraisers who came before you. In this candid blog, artist and entrepreneur Russ Adams shares his firsthand experience launching a city-supported convention that collapsed under the weight of past betrayals, broken trust, and burned bridges. If you're struggling to raise money for your indie dream, this blog explains why—and what you're really up against.

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.