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Kickstart Your Book: A Friendly Guide to Funding Your Fiction with Erin Casey and Bree Moore

November 12, 2024 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm UTC+0
$25

Ready to bring your book to life with the support of new and dedicated fans? Join us for a fun session on how to launch a successful Kickstarter for your book!

Are you dreaming of creating an anniversary special edition with all the bells and whistles? Or perhaps you’re looking to fund the basics as you launch a title into the world for the first time? As experienced authors who have run multiple successful Kickstarters (totalling over 40k in funding!) we will guide you through what’s possible with Kickstarter, covering everything from campaign essentials to strategies for reaching your funding goals—without losing your sanity (or your sleep!). Whether you’re new to crowdfunding or just want to refine your approach, this class has something for you!

Bring your creativity, curiosity, and excitement, and leave ready to kickstart your book journey with confidence! In this workshop, you will: Understand how and why authors use Kickstarter to increase launch impact and find new readers. Get ideas for how to design a campaign and set up reward offerings for both basic and special edition campaigns that give backers a unique experience Explore actionable strategies for setting realistic funding goals to maximize your chances of success.

In this workshop, you will:

  • Understand how and why authors use Kickstarter to increase launch impact and find new readers.
  • Get ideas for how to design a campaign and set up reward offerings for both basic and special edition campaigns that give backers a unique experience.
  • Explore actionable strategies for setting realistic funding goals to maximize your chances of success.

Erin Casey (she/her) is an urban fantasy writer and author of The Purple Door District series. She’s a Founder of The Writers’ Rooms, a literary non-profit organization that focuses on providing a free, safe environment to all writers no matter their income, skillset, race, and gender. Within the organization, she leads a fantasy/sci-fi group called The Violet Realm which meets twice a month. An advocate for mental health, she openly talks about her struggles with depression/anxiety/ADHD/CPTSD/eating disorder on her social media platforms and supports the LGBTQIA+ community. She firmly believes in supporting fellow authors be it through offering writing lessons in the Violet Realm, suggesting literary tips on social media, or providing encouragement to those seeking to find their creative voice. She enjoys being an Ambassador for Write.Publish.Sell. And, of course, she’s a devoted bird mom to six feathered kids. She successfully ran a Kickstarter to launch her third book A Game of Fae and was awarded a “Project We Love” badge within the first week.To learn more about her and her books, visit erincasey.org.

Bree Moore lives with her husband, seven children, and two cats in the rolling countryside of Iowa. Between homeschooling and endless piles of laundry, she sneaks off to her writing desk to craft epic and urban fantasies that dive deep into magical worlds, unforgettable creatures, and intricate romance. Bree’s stories balance high-stakes adventure with emotional depth, creating worlds readers are eager to return to. When she’s not writing, you might find her foraging for wild plants, binge-watching fantasy shows, or enjoying a cozy night in with her family. Discover more at http://www.authorbreemoore.com and grab a FREE fantasy book!

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