What are the different ways that authors can use NFTs to reach readers and earn money with blockchain technology? How can we address the fear, uncertainty, and doubt that is inevitable when faced with new technological options? Jessica Artemisia Mathieu explains some of the business models with NFTs. In the intro, and in a longer segment after the interview, I talk about some of the things I'm considering around what could be the ecosystem of the next iteration of online business. This episode is sponsored by my wonderful patrons, who give me the freedom to investigate the future of creativity and share it with you here. If you find the episode useful, please consider supporting me at Patreon.com/thecreativepenn or buy me a coffee (or two!) at BuyMeACoffee.com/thecreativepenn Jessica Artemisia Mathieu is a sci-fi fantasy author and digital marketing agency owner. She's also the creator of The Sovereigntii, which uses NFTs on blockchain as a new form of storytelling, community, and income. You can listen above or on your favorite podcast app or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. Show Notes * Business models that authors can consider with NFTs* The language of NFTs and blockchain* How Jessica manages The Sovereigntii, and her collaborations with other creators in other worlds* How fear, uncertainty and doubt hold creatives back from what is already a thriving creator ecosystem* Copyright and NFTs (Note, it will all depend on your contract, smart or not!)* Addressing the ecological and environmental issues with blockchain* In the extended segment after the interview (at around 42 mins), I talk about what I learned and recap the business models, adding extra ideas around practicality, mindset, and licensing* The 3 things you need to do regardless of technological platform: Create IP, License it, Reach readers/Find an audience You can find Jessica Artemisia at TheSovereigntii.com and on Twitter @JessArtemisia Transcript of Interview with Jessica Artemisia Joanna: Jessica Artemisia Mathieu is a sci-fi fantasy author and digital marketing agency owner. She's also the creator of ‘The Sovereigntii,' which uses NFTs of blockchain as a new form of storytelling, community, and income. Welcome, Jessica. Jessica: Hi, thank you so much for having me. It's an honor to be here. Joanna: Oh, I'm excited to talk about this. First up, tell us a bit more about you and your background in writing and publishing. Jessica: Writing I started as soon as I could read and write. I've been a fantasy nerd my entire life and I've always dreamed of being a fantasy author. But I didn't start really, really writing until about 10 years ago. I still didn't share because I never really felt that it made sense to try to pursue it professionally. Because the business models at the time … you could be a best-selling author and still need a day ...