KCR! 09 – Kickstarting Your Graphic Novel
Kids' Comics Revolution!
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Kickstarter! Crowdfunding! Alexis Fajardo, and more! The internet has opened the doors wide, to both published and unpublished authors. And crowdfunding services like Kickstarter have made things even more exciting. But is it really as simple as posting a video and reward tiers to Kickstart a project? What unforeseen challenges come with these new platforms? […]
Kickstarter! Crowdfunding! Alexis Fajardo, and more!
The internet has opened the doors wide, to both published and unpublished authors. And crowdfunding services like Kickstarter have made things even more exciting.
But is it really as simple as posting a video and reward tiers to Kickstart a project? What unforeseen challenges come with these new platforms?
We’re joined by Alexis Fajardo, author of the recently funded Kid Beowulf graphic novel series. Lex shares his experiences in running a Kickstarter campaign as well as the research he did leading up to the campaign’s launch.
Book Recommendations:
Links mentioned:
The Sullivan’s Sluggers Kickstarter campaign
The Aw Yeah Comics! Kickstarter campaign
Jake Parker’s Antler Boy and Other Stories Kickstarter campaign (also check out his DRAWINGS campaign!)
Kicktraq – Kickstarter stats tracker
Funding the Dream Podcast
Audio hosting and production provided by the Ann Arbor District Library.
This episode features music by Let’s Audio. Theme music by Harry and the Potters.
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