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Let's Clear The Air

Abner Coimbre
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A follow-up to the previous newsletter titled “My Honest Take”

My Honest Take

Abner Coimbre
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A personal reflection on the latest conference while looking ahead to 2025.

Handmade Seattle 2024 Kicks Off Tomorrow!

Abner Coimbre
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Check out the schedule on the conference website to see what sparks your interest.

Handmade Seattle Almost Here

Abner Coimbre
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Hello Handmade Community,

Two weeks left! Here’s what’s ahead at Handmade Seattle.

Under Construction

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade community,

We need to backfill more content and finish up some pages under construction.

Dear Handmade Friends,

Notice the new logo? There’s more to share about our rebrand below.

Dear Handmade Friends,

Thanks for your patience on the Handmade Boston recordings—we’re just about done. Sorry for the delay! Meanwhile, you can still catch the online track on Twitch VOD and it’ll be up on the Media page and YouTube afterwards.

Important Meetup Tomorrow

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade Friends,

If you’re in Seattle, I invite you to an emergency session tomorrow at 2:00 PM. We’re setting aside the usual agenda to discuss an urgent matter: reviving the idea of a “third place.”

Handmade-Inspired Companies

Abner Coimbre
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Hey Handmade folks,

Thanks for joining us at Handmade Boston this month! We finally hit the right formula for the masterclasses this year, and it really resonated with everyone. The speakers brought their A-game, and I’m incredibly grateful to them for making it all come together.

Boston 2024

Abner Coimbre
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Handmade folks,

Handmade Boston kicks off this Friday, August 9th! Here’s the rundown:

Meetups, Kagi Search, and More!

Abner Coimbre
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My dear (sweaty?) Handmade folks,

Hope your summer’s been great! There’s much excitement to unpack. Let’s just dive into it:

Shape the Future of Handmade Cities – and More

Abner Coimbre
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Heyo Handmade Folks,

Happy start of the week (I hope.) Today I offer you some cool updates on the conferences, meetups, new coworking sessions, ticket prices, Twitch collabs, and a new indie game I believe you’ll enjoy.

New Discord Server

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade Folks,

I’m announcing the launch of our new Discord server! Swing by handmadecities.com/discord and introduce yourself – I’d love to personally welcome you there.

Handmade Conference Tickets (2024)

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade Folks,

Happy Friday! Today marks the opening of the Spring sale. This year is uniquely awesome because it’s gasp the 10-year anniversary of the Handmade movement. Boy do I have unexpected surprises for each conference.

Fundraiser Perks

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade Folks,

It’s Dawn of the Final Day… for the Handmade Cities fundraiser! I’m blown away with the support so far. As many sponsored conferences fade away, the Handmade ones march on, fueled solely by us – no sponsors, no strings.

Handmade Cities Fundraiser

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade Community,

I’m dropping you a quick note to share some exciting news about Handmade Cities and an opportunity for you to get involved. Since the beginning of the year, I’ve been getting ready for a public fundraiser to steady my small business. No corporate jargon here – just a straightforward ask for your help:

Beyond Conferences: Handmade Cities All Year Round

Abner Coimbre, Ben Visness
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Dear Handmade Community,

Warm holiday greetings! Abner Coimbre and Ben Visness here, teaming up to announce that the Handmade Cities Matrix server will remain online permanently. In past years, it has been shut down at the end of conferences, but now it will remain active year-round!

Without members, I don’t survive.

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade Folks!

Handmade Seattle 2023 was a triumph thanks to our badass presenters and your support! I want to express my gratitude to my staff and the Seattle Center again for making this event possible. I’m also delighted so many attendees finally tried the best drink of all time 🙂

Your Essential Guide to Handmade Seattle (2023)

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade Folks,

With Handmade Seattle 2023 just around the corner, this is your final pre-conference briefing. Whether you’re joining us in person or virtually this Wednesday, here’s everything you need before diving into a mind-expanding, independent conference!

Nearing Sellout (2023)

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade Folks,

With great excitement I share our latest news: Handmade Seattle is now 90% sold out. This response is a testament to the growing enthusiasm for this event (thank you.) Whether you’ll be with us on-site or joining remotely, it’s your moment to secure your place and be a part of this indie celebration, dedicated to Handmade software and its core values:

Tickets Almost Gone (2023)

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade Folks,

I’m psyched to share Handmade Seattle 2023 is quickly gaining momentum, with 75% of tickets already claimed. Even the online track is filling up nicely—there’s a cap because we wish to maintain an intimate atmosphere for meaningful discussions.

Introducing Handmade Meetups!

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade Folks,

It’s been a minute since my last update back on July 31st, just before Handmade Boston’s debut last month. Rest assured, I’m very much alive and pumped to bring you the latest.

Boston Schedule and Updates

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade Folks,

The first ever Handmade Boston begins this Thursday!

Attend Handmade Boston, Get a New Terminal

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade Folks,

We’re one month away from Handmade’s début in the east coast: August 3-4th! Both the speakers and myself are preparing to give you an incredible first conference at Boston. I’ve also been cooking up something extra, quietly and in earnest…

The Boston Lineup Revealed

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade Folks,

It’s been a while, a little longer than anticipated, so I hope this message finds you well. There’s much to discuss 🙂 First off I’m thrilled with the official lineup for the inaugural conference in the east coast:

Almost Gone: Spring Sale 2023

Abner Coimbre
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Dear Handmade Folks,

Our Spring Sale for the Handmade conferences is coming to a close on April 30th. Thanks to popular demand we’ve extended the deadline to accommodate more of our community, especially students.

A Breakdown of My Indie Life

Abner Coimbre
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Allen Digs Into My Affairs

Allen Webster, creator of 4coder and systems programmer at RAD (now part of Epic Games), interviewed me in earnest about my life as an indie organizer—where I must confess I’ve never opened up like this before.

Handmade Cities 2023

Abner Coimbre
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New Beginnings

It’s officially Spring, which is not just a time for us to clean (ugh) but also to savor new beginnings: like this special sale marking the opening of Handmade Cities.