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Kickstarter in London

We're just shy of two weeks since opening Kickstarter to UK-based creators, and we couldn't be more excited about all of the wonderful projects already underway.  

Have a project of your own in mind, or just want to learn more about Kickstarter? You're in luck! We've organized a few workshops in London this week, and we'd love to see you there. 

Our own Yancey Strickler will be leading several sessions of Kickstarter School, a step-by-step guide to creating and running a Kickstarter project. 

On Friday morning, 16 November, we're pleased to be setting up shop at The Barbican. Yancey will be joined by members of the Kickstarter community, including Emilie Holmes, of the London-based Good & Proper Tea brew bar and Adrian Hon of Zombies, Run! and A History of the Future in 100 Objects. We'll start with a primer on Kickstarter, then hear directly from creators about their experiences. This event is free and open to the public, no reservations required. More details below. 

Saturday morning, 17 November, you can find us at the cozy Aubin Cinema in Shoreditch, where we'll deep dive into structuring a campaign, what kind of rewards work best, how to spread the word, and other helpful tips. Please note seats for this event are extremely limited and RSVP is required.  

We can't wait to meet you and hear all about your projects in the making!  

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      Creator Piers on November 12, 2012

      Awesome! Any chance of being able to attend virtually for those of us not nearby?

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      Creator Piers on November 12, 2012

      ...or just a straight video recording of it / them online?

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      Creator Kristian Fosh on November 13, 2012

      Totally, tickets sold out in no time - a virtual catchup would be great!

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      Creator Damon Roskilly on November 13, 2012

      Yes, a video summary of the event would be very nice and useful for the rest of us. :)

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      Creator Mark Anderson & Friends on November 14, 2012

      Alongside our project we're a production company who would be happy to film the event at the Barbican Friday,
      so that it's available for the people who aren't able to get tickets.

      Please contact: meg@thechallengersalmanac.co.uk

      Thanks!

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      Creator kendel ratley on November 14, 2012

      Thanks, everyone! We're working on a recording of the event. In the meantime, feel free to check out our Kickstarter School on-site: http://www.kickstarter.com/help/school.

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      Creator Shift-P on November 14, 2012

      Team Circus Of Light (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1657341933/circus-of-light) will be there!

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      Creator Attic Squad Games on November 14, 2012

      Looks great, should have waited to see this first before launching my project :)

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      Creator Camille Mollard on November 14, 2012

      Indeed, a video of the entire event would be awesome! Can't wait for it!

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      Creator Joseph Cheetham-Wilkinson on November 15, 2012

      Another shout in support of a video right here! I can't make it to London but I don't want to miss out on all this great education, just getting ready for my first project!

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      Creator Alexander Churchill on November 16, 2012

      Anyone want to swap a 12pm for a 10 am?

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      Creator φωτοβολταικα on November 19, 2012

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      Creator Galina Pentecost on November 19, 2012

      Is there a video link?

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      Creator Mark Nowotarski on November 21, 2012

      The London based Charter Institute of Patent Attorneys will be giving a seminar on Kickstarter/crowdfunding and sources of UK government support for start-ups on December 3. More info here https://www.cipa.org.uk/members/multievents/displayEvent.asp…

      There is a fee, but if you explain that you are not an attorney, they may give a discount.

      (Full disclosure, I am one of the presenters)

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      Creator ghostNASA - BreakingNews.VC - TPTBH.com on November 21, 2012

      when Kickstater will come in Italy?

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      Creator Fede Graciano & Candice Schrapff on November 21, 2012

      This is our Kickstarter video, we have ONLY 8 DAYS LEFT to make this beautiful project happen! Please help us spread the word! Ameressence combines words and images to depict the cultural diversity on the American continent and to create a bond between its people.

      (http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/380391897/ameressence-sketches-of-the-american-continent)

      Thank you for your time!!!

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      Creator Fede Graciano & Candice Schrapff on November 21, 2012

      Oh I didn't know we couldn't post the projects here! SORRY!

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      Creator Venezia on November 21, 2012

      Can't believe I missed this, I live in London. I'm completely gutted. I love you Kickstarter, without you I couldn't have become a comic creator.

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      Creator Amy Smith on November 22, 2012

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      Creator Dee Downing (deleted) on November 27

      London is my favorite city. I think some of everyone from the entire planet is in London at one time or another.

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      Creator Edwardo on November 29

      I'm so glad that kickstarter expanding towards another country for more amazing project ideas being introduced from different individuals

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      Creator Alex Warner on December 3

      Nice to know about this news.

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      Creator Gareth Maynard on February 11

      Why do the same projects appear in the featured section for days on end? Without being featured my project will never be seen!