Crowdfunding for Authors Using Kickstarter Show 9-25-2014

Authors and authors-to-be want to make sure they have enough money to fund their book project. Crowdfunding is one of their go-to places to bring in those moneys. Today's program brings in a key player from Kickstarter is going to give inside tips and tricks to create a campaign and make it succeed. Kickstarter has some new rules and guidelines--learn them first hand. •Creating ideal rewards for donors. •Components that every campaign needs. •Key strategies that are needed and ones to avoid. •How to tell if you've got a book that will attract donors. •Where short cuts can be used and where never to short cut. •What to expect within a campaign. •How to create the timing to roll out a campaign •Items to include in your project page. •Promoting a project once it's live. •Identifying the right time to run a Kickstarter campaign for your book. •Tips on setting project goal. •Making a good Kickstarter video. •And lots more ... Lots to talk about ... tune in for another great show on Author U - Your Guide to Book Publishing with Dr. Judith Briles, The Book Shepherd.