I'm attempting a different route. Time being the only risk. I started my daily blog nearly one week ago. I'm seeing the pennies trickle in. Doesn't seem like much. You said "go with your gut". My gut tells me these pennies will be worth more down the road. As my words pick up in popularity, things should fall into place. Unfortunately, I don't have the money to invest right now. I cannot be an investor...but as a writer, I still have the same chance as the investor. This could be the first time in history where artists and investors are on the same playing field.