Built for Authors: Crowdfunding Insights with Kickstarter's Oriana Leckert

Your next big launch doesn’t need to start with Amazon.

This week, Joe Solari is joined by Oriana Leckert, Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, to explore how authors are taking control of their publishing futures—one campaign at a time.

You’ll hear how our Kickstart Together cohort has launched over 30 author-led campaigns and raised more than $179,000 in its first year. Whether you’re a debut author funding your first book or a seasoned pro offering exclusive rewards to your superfans, crowdfunding can help you grow your audience and build a sustainable author business.

Learn what’s working, what to avoid, and how to tap into a platform built for storytelling.

Episode Resources:

🚀 Check out Kickstarter here.

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💬 Join Our Discord: Dive into real-time discussions and connect with authors across the globe in our Discord group here.

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