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A launch party is a really good idea. The common advice is to line up 30% of your funding on that first day, so a party is a good way to do that.

But jitters? Everyone gets jitters. You're going through the normal stuff. Love the jitters. They're good. :p

What exactly did you have in mind? And do you have a link to your campaign?

Okay, my campaign is live now! Let's make this work for everyone, people! If you haven't chimed in and you want to participate, let us all know. We can hep each other.

Awesome. Anyone else?

Help back the illegitimate love child of Guardians of the Galaxy and Futurama , and I'll back you! Hey all, In a Galaxy Far, Far Awry issue 3: Preview it here! Since Kicsktarter's "attention" function works not on money raised but on number of backers (from what I hear), I was wondering i...

So anybody have any awesome tips on becoming a Kickstarter staff pick? I'm re-entering the crowdfunding world with In a Galaxy Far, Far Awry book 3 and need reminders of strategies.

Kickstarter > Indeigogo. Indiegogo has more fees for non-U.S. campaigns. I got jilted 25% just for being in Canada. But, then again, it doesn't matter because they have yet to send me anything at all. They insist they paid me the funds I raised while I've checked my account and nothing has come thro...

Hey everyone, I just wanted to put the offer out there that, if you're interested in turning your campaign product into the start of a business--something bigger than just a one-time deal--I can offer some advice on how to do that. I'm currently in the process of funding the third book in a comedy/s...

1. Tell people exactly what you want. Just suggesting it is not enough for some people. Come right out and say, "I need your help. Please back me," instead of "I have a cool Kickstarter coming up." 2. Spreading the word is just as important as money. 3. Think ahead after the camp...

Yeah, I've been getting some news about them. You're only supposed to sign up once your campaign has launched though, so I don't have any firsthand experience. I'll let you guys know more after October 3rd, when my newest comedy/sci-fi launches. So far I plan to go with them.