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Showing posts with label Kickstarter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kickstarter. Show all posts
May 1, 2011
Apr 29, 2011
Anybody Believe in Miracles?
Posted by
Rachel Giesel
A little less than 38 hours to go for my Kickstarter. I've been stuck around $450 for awhile now. I'm hoping for a miracle.
If you haven't pledged, please do and please spread the word!
PLEDGE now!
If you haven't pledged, please do and please spread the word!
PLEDGE now!
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Apr 25, 2011
Hello World - Wanna Know What's Going On?
Posted by
Rachel Giesel
Hello fellow Writing Wonders! It's been awhile!
I've been quite busy, so haven't been posting as much. But here's some updates as to what is coming soon. I'm super excited!
Have a WONDERFUL day! (:
I've been quite busy, so haven't been posting as much. But here's some updates as to what is coming soon. I'm super excited!
- Getting caught up with the A to Z Challenge. I am VERY far behind, but I will make it happen - promise.
- Voting for the Name My Owl Contest has begun! If you haven't voted yet, go vote now!
- Interviews with some very amazing people
- Daniel Gansle - author of 2012: Day of Reckoning
- Emilia Plater - fellow 17 year old novelist with Autochromatic on the way
- Amanda Leduc - author of Instructions for an Inexperienced Love
- Bethany Huang - 11 year old author of The Eiffel Tower Daughter
- and more!
- Blog Tour Hosting - Reviews and Possible Interviews
- In Leah's Wake by Terri Giuliano Long
- Bridges: A Tale of Niagara by dk LeVick
- My Kickstarter ends THIS SATURDAY! I am really excited and anxious for this to come through, and I'm working hard up to the end to make this happen! If you haven't already pledged yet, please go pledge today. Right now! And spread the word if possible. You know when you really really want something that defies all odds and seems impossible, but you can't resist trying and wishing and hoping and praying and working your butt off to get there? This is my necessity and life right now. PLEASE help me make it become a reality. I don't ask for much, but this, I truly need some assistance on! If you need the link again, you may find it here.
- I've started my new novel! And I adore it. I will be posting details all about it soon! (:
Have a WONDERFUL day! (:
Apr 13, 2011
Kickstarter Project - Updates!
Posted by
Rachel Giesel
My Kickstarter Project is one week in, and I'm 10% of the way to my goal. This is good, and bad.
If you haven't heard about my Kickstarter, you can read all about it here and pledge here.
The Revise Right Worksheet which will be included in the workbook is available here, and a character worksheet will be available soon!
The Good - I'm 10% of the way there! It's awesome to see people caring and supporting me! I'm excited and optimistic and have met some great people on the way!
The Bad - This is a lot harder than I thought. And if the pledges don't pick up soon, I will fail.
I'm really excited for this, and I know this book has a lot of potential. This is a huge step, that is extremely difficult to climb. But I'm ready to share with the world. I'm trying my hardest to spread the word, but I've got to find something more.
I want this more than anything, and I won't stop until the very last second.
If you haven't helped out, PLEASE do. Have you ever had a dream? I'm sure you have. Please support mine, and I will support yours too! Your pledge will not be charged to your card until I reach my goal, on April 30.
If you have helped out, THANK YOU! You are awesome.
If you would like to help out more, I will love you more. Blog about it, tweet about it, tell all your friends... If you have suggestions for me on how I can expand, I would really appreciate it!
More updates soon to come. Now please please please, with caramel and hot fudge and sugar and frosting and sprinkles on top, go pledge for me!
If you haven't heard about my Kickstarter, you can read all about it here and pledge here.
The Revise Right Worksheet which will be included in the workbook is available here, and a character worksheet will be available soon!
The Good - I'm 10% of the way there! It's awesome to see people caring and supporting me! I'm excited and optimistic and have met some great people on the way!
The Bad - This is a lot harder than I thought. And if the pledges don't pick up soon, I will fail.
I'm really excited for this, and I know this book has a lot of potential. This is a huge step, that is extremely difficult to climb. But I'm ready to share with the world. I'm trying my hardest to spread the word, but I've got to find something more.
I want this more than anything, and I won't stop until the very last second.
If you haven't helped out, PLEASE do. Have you ever had a dream? I'm sure you have. Please support mine, and I will support yours too! Your pledge will not be charged to your card until I reach my goal, on April 30.
If you have helped out, THANK YOU! You are awesome.
If you would like to help out more, I will love you more. Blog about it, tweet about it, tell all your friends... If you have suggestions for me on how I can expand, I would really appreciate it!
More updates soon to come. Now please please please, with caramel and hot fudge and sugar and frosting and sprinkles on top, go pledge for me!
Apr 7, 2011
Kickstarter Project Launched!
Posted by
Rachel Giesel
So I just launched my Kickstarter project, and I'm super excited! Now it's up to you to pledge and help me reach my goal!
Don't know what I'm talking about? I've detailed for you in simple questions below. Or you can go visit the page and see for yourself!
Disclaimer: The video on the page proves that writers are much better at writing speeches than giving them! (:
What is Kickstarter?
Kickstarter is a website designed so individuals can fundraise for their creative projects. A person with a specific goal in mind can create a project and list a given amount of money needed to complete that project. Then it's up to backers to pledge how much money they would like to spend to help fund this project. But it's not just asking people to give and give because they feel like it. Rewards are given with specific prices as assigned by the creator. If the project is successfully funded - as in the funds goal reached or surpassed - then the money is paid and rewards are given accordingly. If the goal is not successfully funded, no money is paid and no rewards are given out. So you either reach your goal, get the money, and complete your project, or you don't reach your goal, don't get any money, and hope for a different avenue to find funds for the project.
What is your Kickstarter project?
I'm striving to raise $2,000 to self-publish many copies of my book, The Wonder of Writing, its correlating workbook, and turn it into an e-Book so it can reach a wide audience as quick as possible. I'm looking for backers to pledge and help me turn my dreams into a reality.
What do you mean, pledge?
By backing a project and pledging that you will pay a certain amount of money if the project is successfully funded, you are not charged at the time. You are only charged if and when the project is funded.
How much do I have to pay?
The choice to back a project is entirely up to you. Minimum donation for my project is only one dollar. The rewards start at five dollars.
What do I get out of this?
Well for starters, you are helping a young aspiring author encourage writing and publishing within other authors by publishing these books. You will feel the warm goodness in your heart of being a great person and supporting a valuable and unique production.
Depending on your level of pledge, you will receive a certain reward as well.
For a $5 pledge, you will receive a handwritten postcard with the cover of the book on one side.
For a $35 pledge, you will receive both the book and the workbook.
For a $100 pledge, you will receive a consultation about your work-in-progress, signed copy of LIMITED EDITION book which is only available through this project, the workbook, and the e-book.
For a $1,500 pledge, you will receive the Gold Level of Supporting Young Authors Award. Your name published in the preface of the limited edition book with your level of support. Limited edition will include an exclusive section devoted to creating the plan for marketing your book. A consultation, general review, and full edit of your work-in-progress. Signed copies of the books and workbook, the e-book. And an exclusive one-on-one creative planning and workshop in your area for your school class or writing group. (What an offer! Not sure if anyone will go for this, but it's available!)
For a list of all the rewards, check out the Kickstarter Project page.
Can I start my own project?
Of course! Request an idea through the Kickstarter start-up page and get going! I'll tell ya what. You support my project, and I'll definitely support yours! (:
My Kickstarter project started today and will run till April 30. That's a little over three and a half weeks long. This is a truly unique way to help out a fellow writer who is trying to help other fellow writers. Please support if you're interested in purchasing a book, sometime, ever! This is a way to help me get off the ground and go big with my book. So pledge now! And thank you!
Don't know what I'm talking about? I've detailed for you in simple questions below. Or you can go visit the page and see for yourself!
Disclaimer: The video on the page proves that writers are much better at writing speeches than giving them! (:
What is Kickstarter?
Kickstarter is a website designed so individuals can fundraise for their creative projects. A person with a specific goal in mind can create a project and list a given amount of money needed to complete that project. Then it's up to backers to pledge how much money they would like to spend to help fund this project. But it's not just asking people to give and give because they feel like it. Rewards are given with specific prices as assigned by the creator. If the project is successfully funded - as in the funds goal reached or surpassed - then the money is paid and rewards are given accordingly. If the goal is not successfully funded, no money is paid and no rewards are given out. So you either reach your goal, get the money, and complete your project, or you don't reach your goal, don't get any money, and hope for a different avenue to find funds for the project.
What is your Kickstarter project?
I'm striving to raise $2,000 to self-publish many copies of my book, The Wonder of Writing, its correlating workbook, and turn it into an e-Book so it can reach a wide audience as quick as possible. I'm looking for backers to pledge and help me turn my dreams into a reality.
What do you mean, pledge?
By backing a project and pledging that you will pay a certain amount of money if the project is successfully funded, you are not charged at the time. You are only charged if and when the project is funded.
How much do I have to pay?
The choice to back a project is entirely up to you. Minimum donation for my project is only one dollar. The rewards start at five dollars.
What do I get out of this?
Well for starters, you are helping a young aspiring author encourage writing and publishing within other authors by publishing these books. You will feel the warm goodness in your heart of being a great person and supporting a valuable and unique production.
Depending on your level of pledge, you will receive a certain reward as well.
For a $5 pledge, you will receive a handwritten postcard with the cover of the book on one side.
For a $35 pledge, you will receive both the book and the workbook.
For a $100 pledge, you will receive a consultation about your work-in-progress, signed copy of LIMITED EDITION book which is only available through this project, the workbook, and the e-book.
For a $1,500 pledge, you will receive the Gold Level of Supporting Young Authors Award. Your name published in the preface of the limited edition book with your level of support. Limited edition will include an exclusive section devoted to creating the plan for marketing your book. A consultation, general review, and full edit of your work-in-progress. Signed copies of the books and workbook, the e-book. And an exclusive one-on-one creative planning and workshop in your area for your school class or writing group. (What an offer! Not sure if anyone will go for this, but it's available!)
For a list of all the rewards, check out the Kickstarter Project page.
Can I start my own project?
Of course! Request an idea through the Kickstarter start-up page and get going! I'll tell ya what. You support my project, and I'll definitely support yours! (:
My Kickstarter project started today and will run till April 30. That's a little over three and a half weeks long. This is a truly unique way to help out a fellow writer who is trying to help other fellow writers. Please support if you're interested in purchasing a book, sometime, ever! This is a way to help me get off the ground and go big with my book. So pledge now! And thank you!
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Apr 1, 2011
A is for April Anticipation
Posted by
Rachel Giesel
It's April 1st. April is the month of decisions, the month of growing up, the month of planning for new exciting and courageous events. April is the month of Anticipation.
This month alone, is a giant stepping stone for my future. The amount of value it holds will spring me from the depths of murky beginning waters to dry land of accomplishment. After this month, I'll be ready to take on the future, and even begin to see a bit of where I'm going.
Hopefully I'll be going somewhere wonderful.
This month alone, is a giant stepping stone for my future. The amount of value it holds will spring me from the depths of murky beginning waters to dry land of accomplishment. After this month, I'll be ready to take on the future, and even begin to see a bit of where I'm going.
Hopefully I'll be going somewhere wonderful.
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