Following my Kickstarter & #39;How To& #39; blog post last week, I thought I& #39;d outline a quick condensed version of some of the key points which really helped me raise just under £25k for a £5k graphic novel campaign & deliver the goods (whilst staying sane.)

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Calculate Your Final Costs In Advance :

Ensure you double and then triple check print costs, taxes, and any other fees before you launch. Postage can be insanely pricey. Give yourself a buffer so you& #39;re not counting pennies to go into the green.
Work with pros :

I was honoured to work with @CinemamindDavid @MikeOB @SlothHoffman and @spookybri - all of whom were seasoned pros. Ensure you get a great team together before you start work.
Spend time on your KS& #39;s aesthetic:

It& #39;s absolutely worth your time getting your Kickstarter looking as good as possible. Mockup final products, put up an eye-catching video & keep a consistent aesthetic feel throughout. Once up it& #39;ll remain there forever so make it look great.
Reach out and connect:

Find other creators Kickstarting similar content and share updates, info on your campaigns via backerswaps. It& #39;s a great way to connect to new people and introduce you to campaigns you& #39;ll probably love.
Setting up your Kickstarter Page Early :

I& #39;ve been told Kickstarter can be fast for approving campaigns. But Kickstarter was sloooooow for approving Early Haunts. If you can, put it for approval as soon as possible so you& #39;re not waiting to launch.
Get the Word Out:

Plan your social media posts. Social media only ever broadcasts to a set number of people so keep rotating. If people like your work then they& #39;re not going to unfollow for a few messages about your campaign. Don& #39;t forget to use mailing lists & interviews too.
Packaging material:

Calculate your time for dispatch and get your packing materials well in advance. Bubble wrap, jiffy bags, etc. Then when you& #39;re ready to go - get your backer lists ready and waiting for ticking off backers as you pack.
Posting:

Posting takes way longer than most people imagine. If you can, connect with a great post office that can do click and drop and have plenty of postal sacks.

Oh and 80& #39;s rock makes for a fine packing soundtrack.
That& #39;s it!

But there& #39;s a more comprehensive guide over on my site.
https://bit.ly/2RrERD8 

Kickstarting">https://bit.ly/2RrERD8&q... amidst a pandemic isn& #39;t the most relaxing of tasks. But it& #39;s hugely rewarding and well worth it if you& #39;ve a passion for the project.
(Just schedule in some sleep after)
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