Tag Archive | Crowdfunding
Finding Funding: Writing in a Kickstarter World
Originally posted on Kristen Twardowski:
Readers and writers are living in a crowdfunded world. Where once publishers oversaw which books came into print now writers just need to convince potential readers to support them. Writers suddenly have more opportunities, but they are restricted by the market as well. Kickstarter is one of the largest venues…
A new type of publisher is doing something new for women writers
Originally posted on BRIDGET WHELAN writer:
Unbound is a revolutionary new way to get books published. Founded by three authors, John Mitchinson, Justin Pollard and Dan Kieran, all their titles are crowdfunded. Authors pitch their book ideas directly to their readers. Readers choose the ideas that they like on the website and pledge their support.…
Thunderclap: A great, free tool for authors
Originally posted on Effrosyni's blog:
The other day, I had an email from award-winning author and friend, Jackie Weger. She wanted to let me know she’s releasing a new book later this month and asked me to support her campaign on a site called Thunderclap. Of course, I clicked on the link she gave…