[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]  

Oriana Leckert is the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, where she serves as a literary industry expert, crowdfunding consultant, and champion for creators. With over $300 million pledged to publishing projects on Kickstarter, Oriana helps authors navigate the platform's potential for building communities and creating unique literary experiences.

In this episode:

• Understanding Kickstarter's role in publishing projects
• Essential steps for launching a successful campaign
• How to leverage existing audiences for crowdfunding success
• Creating compelling rewards for backers
• Campaign funding mechanics and timeline basics

Resources mentioned:

• Kickstarter Creator Resources: https://www.kickstarter.com/creators/publishing
• Kickstarter Launch Support Team: https://help.kickstarter.com/hc/en-us

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• Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/publishing
• Oriana’s website: http://www.oriana-leckert.com/
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• Oriana’s Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/orianaleckert

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