[KeithHandy]

I'm in the very early stages of thinking about trying to find financing for a creative project -- be it via a grant, or independent investors, or whatever. I'm not sure it would be a good idea to announce the specifics on a public forum, but suffice to say my gut has told me for a long time that it would make money with the right marketing.

This is at a time in my life when my personal finances are taking an unexpected kick to the groin, which I want to transform into something positive by confronting the reality that I'm not going to carry this entirely out of my own pocket.

I'm looking for anyone that can help with advice, contacts, how much of a "demo" or "prototype" I would need from the get-go, what kind of mindset to have, what things to say, what things not to say, if I should recruit a liaison to do the talking for me (so I don't blow it), and probably several other questions & concerns that aren't popping into my head right this second.

A large part of it will be mental conditioning on my part, because I "lack experience" with money, so unconsciously I'm thinking people would be less likely to put it up if they figure that out.

If anyone wants to message me privately, I can be more specific -- it's not a huge secret, I'm just not sure it should be spelled out on a public forum right now.