Creator Handbook

Creator Handbook

Welcome to Kickstarter’s Creator Handbook! This guide will walk you through everything from planning your shipping to communicating with backers.

Jump in
Getting started
Funding
Fulfillment
Telling your story
Promotion
Further reading
Building rewards
Communicating with backers
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