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During the Renaissance, princesses, popes, and powerful people supported artists, authors, and actors. Shakespeare was known for having the favor of the English crown. Bach was the "royal court composer" to Augustus III of Poland. But now all it takes to act like a prince is to have Internet access, a few bucks a month, and an indie author, vlogger, or webcomic artist you love. To get there, take a look at the intersection of two trends -- indie...