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So, we're one week in on Blade's Edge: An Independent Novel http://kck.st/1xyBEAC and 37% funded. Actually, we're just past the one week mark and at the one week mark exactly we were 30% funded. I think things are going well, although the project certainly hasn't exploded the way that some projects seem to (which isn't something I ever expected so I'm not worried about that in particular).

I'm curious what more experienced crowdfunders have to say about where the project is and where it could/should be. Does it seem like the kind of project that's likely to succeed? Is it normal to have a surge at the beginning of each week and then peter out as the week goes by? Should I be worried that I'm not farther along? Celebrating that it's going so well? I've backed a lot of projects on kickstarter and all of the ones that funded successfully seemed to happen pretty quickly. But my research showed me a few that seemed to just squeak over the line...

I would love to know if anyone can look at my project and say: "yeah, looks like it's doing well." Or "dear heavens, woman, that'll never work unless you do _____"

I'm probably just looking for reassurance. CONSOLE ME!!!

Ahem. Sorry about that. Still, your thoughts are appreciated.

** I should add that so far my only marketing has been through facebook, twitter, direct e-mails to family and friends, discussion posts to forums that I am a long standing member of, and use of this forum. Is there more I can be doing that I should know about (that doesn't cost me anything)?

I think that this will be a successful project! I actually laughed when I seen your art work. I hope for the best on your project. Definitely a unique book that sounds quite interesting!

Well, thanks! Yes, the artwork by my own hand is pretty laughable. Hopefully, you found the artwork by the real artist more impressive. Glad it made you laugh! I will keep my fingers crossed for success.