Kickstarter

$1 OF AWESOMENESS - Choose a word. Any word. The most bitchin' word you can think of. I will write this word, along with the words of other $1 OF AWESOMENESS level backers onto a dollar bill. I will photograph this dollar bill (or multiple dollar bills if necessary) and release it into the wilds by purchasing something awesome with it. Eff YEAH!

NINJA RECRUIT - I'll send you a .PDF file containing the first few introductory chapters of the book prior to launch. You'll also have access to backer updates and behind-the-scenes coolness.

ROBOT OVERLORD - You receive a copy of the full book in digital format (.PDF or Kindle compatible). Also, you will be thanked in the back of the book.

NERDY RISK TAKER - Same as Robot Overlord level *EXCEPT* you also have a 1-in-20 chance of winning a signed print copy of the book. Once this level hits a full 20 backers, I'll assign a number between one and 20 to each backer in this tier and roll a d20 (or 20-sided dice for you non-AD&D folks) to pick one winner to receive the extra bonus. This is a gamble, so don't get ticked if you lose! I'll take photos and document the process to share as a backers-only update. Fun! Wheee! (Don't worry about shipping for this one. It's on the house).

COFFEE ADDLED NERDY RISK TAKER - Same as Robot Overlord level *EXCEPT* you also have a 1-in-20 chance of winning an Up Up Down Down Left WRITE coffee mug! Once this level hits a full 20 backers, I'll assign a number between one and 20 to each backer in this tier and roll a d20 (or 20-sided dice for you non-AD&D folks) to pick one winner to receive the extra bonus. This is a gamble, so don't get ticked if you lose! I'll take photos and document the process to share as a backers-only update.

ULTRA MEGA NERDY RISK TAKER - Same as Robot Overlord level *EXCEPT* you also have a 1-in-20 chance of winning BOTH a signed print copy of the book AND a custom 8x10 painting of your favorite video game character done by cover artist Blake Wheeler (http://bewheel.deviantart.com/). Once this level hits a full 20 backers, I'll assign a number between one and 20 to each backer in this tier and roll a d20 (or 20-sided dice for you non-AD&D folks) to pick one winner to receive the extra bonus. This is a gamble, so don't get ticked if you lose! Just like the other Nerdy Risk Taker tier, I'll take photos and document the process to share as a backers-only update.

8-BIT WIZARD - You receive a copy of the book in digital format (.PDF or Kindle compatible), a thank-you in the back of the book, and a digital download of BOTH of my chiptune indie-rock albums ("The Beacon" and "Robots. Lasers. Awesome").

UNICORN MASTER - You recieve digital (.PDF or Kindle compatible) AND print editions of the book, a thank-you in the back of the book, and a digital download of both of my chiptune albums. (Add $16 for international shipping)

WOOKIEE CHAMPION - Same as Unicorn Master level, plus I'll sign and personalize your print edition. (add $16 for international shipping).

AWESOMESAUCE SLINGER - Same as Wookiee Champion level, plus I'll give you a personalized e-mail consultation to answer a specific freelance-related question or conundrum you might have. (Add $16 for international shipping).

WORD WARRIOR - Same as Awesomesauce Slinger level, plus you can write a guest post that I'll edit and publish on my website -OR- I'll promote a recent article you've already written elsewhere on my own site and Twitter feed for a limited time (your choice) (Add $16 for international shipping).

SMASHER OF EDITORIAL DOORS - Same as Word Warrior level, plus I'll constructively critique a current pitch you're working on and help you target it to a paying outlet. (No guarantees it'll be accepted, however). (Add $16 for international shipping).

CULTIVATOR OF ARTISTIC TASTE - Same as Word Warrior level, plus you will receive a custom 8x10" painting of your favorite video game character done by cover artist Blake Wheeler (http://bewheel.deviantart.com/). (Add $16 for international shipping).

MIND MELTER - Same as Word Warrior level, plus I'll give you a one-time 30 minute phone consultation on my dime to chat about freelance-related stuff (must be within the United States). (Add $16 for international shipping).

SUMMONER OF DARK KNOWLEDGE - Same as Word Warrior level, plus I'll research and write a short chapter for the book on a subtopic of your choosing (I reserve the right to make final decisions on proposed topic choice). Additionally, you'll receive a special contributor's acknowledgement within the book.

EATER OF WORLDS - Same as Word Warrior level, plus I'll treat you to a nice lunch sometime during PAX East 2013 in Boston. We can chat about freelancing in-person, and I'll let you pick my brain (note: no zombies allowed).