Diving into Writing

Episode 145 – Kickstarter as a platform for indie authors


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During this episode of Diving into Writing, Mariëlle enlightens Lucinda about the crowdfunding platform Kickstarter and how it can and is currently being used by indie authors. 

Here’s what came up during the episode:

  • Why Mariëlle loves Kickstarter as a platform
  • That different indie authors use Kickstarter for different reasons
  • Pitfalls to avoid when running a Kickstarter campaign for your book
  • Mariëlle’s Kickstarter campaign for the expanded anniversary edition of Tarot for Creatives ran from 10 to 27 September. You can check it out here: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mswordsmith/tarotforcreatives?ref=64lrku

    During the episode, Mariëlle mentioned a number of resources for authors who are interested in using the Kickstarter platform to publish and promote their work. She highly recommends Anthea L. Sharp’s book. While she owns a copy of Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarter, she hasn’t actually read it. 

    • Anthea L. Sharp’s Kickstarter for Authorshttps://fiddleheadpress.com/products/kickstarter-for-authors
    • Monica Leonelle & Russell Nohelty’s Get Your Book Selling on Kickstarterhttps://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09TQ4G5S6
    • Facebook group Kickstarter for Authors (Anthea L. Sharp’s group): https://www.facebook.com/groups/429764288910415
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