New Beginnings & Positive Changes
Thank you all for sticking with me, and special thanks to all my backers. :) I cannot thoroughly express how much your support means to me. Thank you.
How about an update?
Vlog Recap
- My side of the editing is finished, now it's ready for an outside look.
- I’ve picked out a couple of potential editors.
- Everything is ready for publications so that all I need to do is to upload the edited text file across the distribution channels.
- Now all we need is the funding.
My Blog: Ramblings of an Amateur Writer. Also a giveaway happening on my blog featuring 3 YA Fantasy writers!!!!
We’re down to our last ten days. Pretty exciting. Will we or will we not make it? We’ll soon find out.
Today, I did a guest post at Angel Haze’s blog about Kickstarter. Along with the video update, I’m sharing a little from the post. Below the excerpt, you’ll find a link to the entire post. So… the snippet.
Kickstarter – Because It Feels Good
Here’s the truth of the matter. I have a dream – to put out the best book I can. I’m an indie author and have a beautiful story to tell. What I don’t have is the funds to hire a professional editor. It’s the one publishing task I can’t manage myself, because we all know, writers aren’t objective enough to edit their own work.
That doesn’t mean I lack choices.
- I can polish I Loved You First the best I can and put it out there anyway. Stop cringing. I know writers can’t edit their own work. I just said that.
- I can save until I have the funds to hire an editor. Not exactly likely since my household income remains the same while the cost of living continues to rise. Welcome to my downward spiral of economic recovery.
- I can forget about publishing my college love story. In one of the forums I visit, one author said if a writer doesn’t have the personal finances to hire an editor, then the writer is not ready for publishing. If you don’t mind waiting while I get a broom and dust pan so I can sweep my broken dreams off the floor and toss them in the trash, I’ll be much obliged.
- Then there’s the unorthodox – Crowd funding programs like Kickstarter. I love the idea that individuals read/hear about a project and are moved enough to help make a dream become a reality. Now if that’s not fan support, I don’t know what is.
Are you the type of person who enjoys making dreams come true? Maybe you’re saying screw that, just give me the rewards. :) That’s fine too.
Help comes in all shapes and sizes. Of course pledges are always welcomed. I’m certainly not turning any down. But even Facebook liking my project or tweeting (both options are right under the project picture) is helpful. I could really use the boost.
Thanks for listening to my ramblings. XOXOX
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Funding Unsuccessful This project reached the deadline without achieving its funding goal on July 23, 2011.
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Jun 18, 2011 -
Jul 23, 2011
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My heartfelt gratitude for pushing the project one step closer to the funding goal. *** Don't be afraid to pledge a dollar. You might be the tipping point and my eternal hero.
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*NEW* A postcard featuring the cover of I Loved You First on the front and a personalized message of thanks from me on the back. :) I can't change rewards that have already been selected, however those who pledge more than $2 also receive a postcard. XOXOX
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NEW--If you stop me on the street and either you or I have a writing utensil, I will autograph anything on your person, including your person with some exceptions. Chiefly, I will avoid the area above mid-thigh to your belly button at all cost. Most everything else is game (nothing soiled). Sorry... folks get weird, so I had to put that. I will sign paper, a copy of any of my books, a copy of a book I did not write, your purse, the lucky troll you bring to bingo. You name it.
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Digital ARC (Advance Reader Copy) of I Loved You First - PLUS - mention on my website with optional link for backers who have a website or blog
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(US Only) Everything at the $10 pledge - PLUS - a print copy of I Loved You First // (International) Please add $10 // *Will send an additional unsigned print copy for $10 (US) and $15 (International)
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(US & Canada only) Everything at the $10 pledge - PLUS - first print, hand numbered (x of 50) signed copy of I Loved You First personalized with a handwritten note of your choice (up to 25 words) - PLUS - name mentioned in the back acknowledgements // (International) Please add $10 // *Will send an additional unsigned print copy for $10 (US) and $15 (International)
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NEW!!! NAME A CHARACTER! Everything at the $35 pledge except a mention in the back acknowledgements - PLUS - Special Thanks in front of the book - PLUS - I will rename a minor character who has one or two mentions or appearances in the book. Sarena (Seth's sister - does not appear, only mentioned), Bill (Frat boy - makes 2-3 appearances), Sam (Frat boy - makes 1 appearance), Mr. Richards (Seth's father - does not appear, only mentioned 2-3 times), Mrs. Richards (Seth's mother - does not appear but speaks on the phone), Mr. Dober (One of Alex's instructors - makes 2-3 appearances). First pledge, first serve. Some exceptions apply. For example, nothing goofy like Turdball, if you get my drift.
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NEW!!! NAME A CHARACTER! Everything at the $35 pledge except a mention in the back acknowledgements - PLUS - Special Thanks in front of the book - PLUS - I will rename Seth's love interest to a name of your choice (including his last name). His current name is Bruce. He shows up often and plays an important role. Nothing goofy.
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NEW!!! NAME A CHARACTER! Everything at the $35 pledge except a mention in the back acknowledgements - PLUS - Special Thanks in front of the book - PLUS - I will rename Cheyenne (an antagonist) to a name of your choice (including her last name). She makes quite a few appearances. Again, nothing goofy.
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NEW!!! NAME A CHARACTER! Everything at the $35 pledge except a mention in the back acknowledgements - PLUS - Special Thanks in front of the book - PLUS - I will rename Seth Richards to a name of your choice (including his last name, which will affect his family's name also). Nothing goofy.
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BE IMMORTALIZED AS THE STAR - If you've watched the Vlog about the origin of I Loved You First, you probably know Alexandria Carmichael is named after my youngest daughter. To help support this Kickstarter project, my little girl has donated her character to the cause! Thank you, baby. So, one person will have the opportunity to rename Alex Carmichael to a name of choice (including last name) - PLUS - Everything at the $35 pledge except a mention in the back acknowledgements - PLUS - Special Thanks in front of the book // Remember. Nothing goofy, name wise.
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