I think Patreon has the potential to work well especially for those who already have a strong social media presence. If you (for example) already have a Facebook page or a twitter with 20K followers you can promote your Patreon to, then there's a natural segue to getting "patrons" for new projects you announce. The downside might be that of you're starting (building a following) from scratch there will be quite a "burn in period."

I am perhaps a little too "scattered" to use Patron well. I write about self-development and the process of seeking personal peace and consciousness. I also write (unrelated) about Sensory Processing Sensitivity. And (unrelated) I paint sacred mandalas on meditation stones.