Lets admit it, we made games for fun in school, in our free time when bored, or as a collaboration with friends. But now, its time to get serious… now is the time to learn how to make money doing what you have been doing for free until now.

Finding sponsorship, hosting and exposure for your game are the top three struggles you will face when trying to bring your work to the masses (and getting a little cash in your pocket). There are more flash hosts than you can shake a stick at… Kongregate, Newgrounds, Armor Games… all my usual stomping grounds.

Freelance Flash Games News has compiled a list of articles and resources that may be a worthwhile read for the up-and-coming developer. Where to sign up, what to provide, and how to discuss money with sponsors are all covered.

Take a brief read over these articles, or visit the parent article, if you happen to be interested in flash game development:

• Learn how to email a sponsor
• Sitelock your games so they can’t be stolen
• Get feedback on your game and use those tips to improve it
• Discover why you need to complete your game 100% before submitting it to sponsors
• Improve your graphics by hiring an artist
• Find out how to negotiate with a sponsor for higher bids

[via Freelance Flash Games News]