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There are countless ways to get readers excited for your next book. Today on the Writers Journey, we're digging into all things Kickstarter--the platform that not only gets the word out, but is used to help fund your project. We all know there's more to publishing a novel than writing the book. Between editing, cover design, formatting, and advertising, it can get expensive QUICK. MG Herron is here to give us insights into how to navigate Kickstarter. His last campaign was fully funded in under two hours! https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/mgherron/relics-of-the-ancients-a-space-opera-adventure-trilogy/description https://mgherron.com Hosts: Lauren Moore, Kalene Williams Special Guests: Matt Herron 00:00 Opening remarks and introductions -Discord server is up! https://discord.com/invite/t96CVRD -Keystroke Coffee is live! https://keystrokemedium.com/product/keystroke-coffee/ -Use Plottr! https://plottr.com?ref=190 04:12 Main Event – Launching a Book Series with Kickstarter | MG Herron -Matt’s foray into writing, starting with science fiction noir (all the way back to 2015) and now writing space opera. -Tips for Kickstarter campaign preparations. -Things needed to put together a Kickstarter page. -Things you can and cannot do during a Kickstarter campaign. -Why Kickstarter? -Consider the end costs when setting a goal. -Benefits to participating in a Kickstarter campaign for a book/book series. -Getting ideas from your kickstarters. -Matt’s writing schedule. -Kickstarter final thoughts. 55:00 Closing remarks *** Try out Rob McClellan’s Mod Farm for your website building needs. Use the link for a KSM discount! https://modfarmdesign.com/keystroke/ Coffee and Concepts https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRuoHj6opw0 Keystroke Medium Live! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o1qSwdjsN9Q Storytelling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYRzwuQeK9Q Become a Medium today! https://keystrokemedium.com/mediums/ Don't forget to Like and Subscribe and get involved with the mayhem and shenanigans in the live chat! http://www.youtube.com/c/keystrokemedium If you have any thoughts or ideas for show topics or if you have authors you'd like to see on the show, let us know. Visit our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/KeystrokeMedium For all the latest and greatest KSM Gear, check out our store at: https://keystrokemedium.com/ksm-store/ Also, subscribe to Sci Fi Explorations for the best discounted and free books we come across through our contacts: http://www.scifiexplorations.com *** Keystroke Medium Anthologies Kingdoms of Iron and Stone - https://amzn.to/2GjbE6I Horizons Beyond - https://amzn.to/2SrJ6uX Farthest Reach – https://amzn.to/2UZINeo The Writing Dream – and How to Make it to Happily Ever After – Keystroke Medium’s first non-fiction book. https://amzn.to/2UZINeo If you enjoy this podcast, please leave us a review and rate the show on iTunes, Podbean, Stitcher, or wherever else you found us!