Crowdfunding makes projects possible and accessible. Advantages include:

  • Support from a community that feels included in the project and wants you to succeed

  • An opportunity to launch your book’s marketing plan early, and connect with likeminded organizations, potential endorsers, and media outlets early in the publishing process

  • Funds for the production of your book, like editing, illustration, and printing

How much could I Raise?

Crowdfunding campaigns have multiple elements: A project description, a 1-3 minute video, 3+ reward tiers for contributors, a fundraising goal, and a list of project risks and rewards.

Successful crowdfunding projects usually have several things in common: Strong visual appeal, a compelling backstory, exciting rewards, a social media plan, and partnerships with organizations and people invested in the success of the campaign. Most people spend 4-6 weeks planning the launch of their campaign, from building the campaign itself to creating a content calendar to promote the campaign while it runs. If you would like Wise Ink’s support for your Kickstarter campaign, make sure to mention that you’d like Kickstarter support when you pitch your book.

On average, Wise Ink crowdfunded projects raise $14,875 in 30 days.

While some authors have spent years building a platform prior to crowdfunding, for others, crowdfunding is the first time they’ve made their creativity public. With a well-executed campaign, it’s possible for authors without pre-existing followings to raise the funds to make their books possible.

How do I Crowdfund?

Pitch Your Project

To boost your campaign’s visual appeal, it helps to have some illustrations or a cover ready to show. See character sketches, storyboard, and final illustration for Don’t Call Me Slowpoke! by Adejoke Ejiofor below, an anti-bullying book about a young boy with sickle cell anemia.

crowdfunded Wise Ink Projects