Update #3: Sprinting to the Finish Line!
In a recent blog, I shared a not-so-wonderful experience from my childhood. It was a 5th grade track meet that I required to participate in. Now for those of you who know me personally, I am sure that I strike you as the athletic-type ..... (yeah, RIGHT!). O.K., back to the story... I was in a this race, running as hard as I could, but when it was obvious I wasn't going to win, I slowed up a bit. Came in 3rd out of 5 runners... and the second the race was over, my teacher came over and proceeded to rake me over the coals! "Why didn't you try harder? You should have run FASTER not SLOWER!" Wonderful. At that point, I had to look up to see the ground.....
Fast forward many years later and now I find myself in a similar situation. Self-publishing a book is an expensive deal! I've spent hundreds of my own funds already this year on this project... then found out about Kickstarter, thought I'd give it a try. But if I don't make that goal of $2500 by July 31... no money will be forthcoming and I'll have to wait to publish my book.
Currently the project is 41% funded with only 4 days to go. Hmmm. Doesn't look like I'm gonna win.... should I slow down??? NOT A CHANCE!!!
Ladies and Gentlemen, I want you to know that I am SPRINTING to the FINISH LINE with no intention of slowing down! This is my dream, my vision, and I am purusing it for all I am worth.
AND........ some very interesting things have come up in the last few days. Massive encouragement from several of YOU, my supporters!!! I am here to tell you that even if I don't make the goal, some very exciting things are coming ..... soon! "Plan B" is taking shape!
I THANK YOU for your support! And ask that if there is any way you can encourage others and spread the word about this project, please do so.
The finish line is before us....
Elin
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This project successfully raised its funding goal on July 31, 2010.
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Watch me run! Watch me run! SO THANKFUL for EVERYONE cheering me on! Could NOT do this, without ALL OF YOU!!!
Just posted to both twitter accounts, and facebook. Encouraged everyone who already gave to possibly give a little more in the hopes that it will go to 100% today.
Just posted to both twitter accounts, and facebook. Encouraged everyone who already gave to possibly give a little more in the hopes that it will go to 100% today.