How To Be Successful On Kickstarter With Paddy Finn
JAN 29, 202466 MIN
How To Be Successful On Kickstarter With Paddy Finn
JAN 29, 202466 MIN
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<p>What are the benefits — and the challenges — of crowdfunding on Kickstarter? How can you fund successfully, as well as make a profit with your campaign? Paddy Finn gives his tips. In the intro, you can find more selling direct resources here; Streaming due for a streamlining [FT]; Authors Guild explores AI licensing deal […]</p>
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What are the benefits — and the challenges — of crowdfunding on Kickstarter? How can you fund successfully, as well as make a profit with your campaign? Paddy Finn gives his tips. <br />
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In the intro, you can find more <a href="https://www.thecreativepenn.com/selldirectresources/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">selling direct resources here</a>; Streaming due for a streamlining [<a href="https://www.ft.com/content/78a7b1b8-20ae-4800-8a08-af2b5fc35d7b" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">FT</a>]; Authors Guild explores AI licensing deal [<a href="https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/authors-guild-exploring-blanket-license-artificial-intelligence-companies-1235785941/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">Hollywood Reporter</a>]; Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI on Bill Gates' podcast, <a href="https://www.gatesnotes.com/Unconfuse-Me-podcast-with-guest-Sam-Altman" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">Unconfuse Me</a>; AI audio company ElevenLabs in funding deal [<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2024/01/22/voice-cloning-startup-elevenlabs-lands-80m-achieves-unicorn-status/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">TechCrunch</a>]. Plus, follow my book research trip for Spear of Destiny on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jfpennauthor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">Instagram @jfpennauthor</a> or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/JFPennAuthor/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">Facebook @jfpennauthor</a>.<br />
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This podcast is sponsored by <a href="https://www.thecreativepenn.com/kwl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kobo Writing Life</a>, which helps authors self-publish and reach readers in global markets through the Kobo eco-system. You can also subscribe to the <a href="http://kobowritinglife.com/category/kwl-podcast/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kobo Writing Life podcast</a> for interviews with successful indie authors. <br />
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Paddy Finn is the author of science fiction and fantasy novels, the CEO of Penny Dragon Games and Starcane Press, and is a Kickstarter expert.<br />
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You can listen above or on <a href="https://www.thecreativepenn.com/podcasts/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">your favorite podcast app</a> or read the notes and links below. Here are the highlights and the full transcript is below. <br />
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Show Notes<br />
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* Harnessing the popularity of Dungeons and Dragons on Kickstarter<br />
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* Offering physical objects to accompany your book campaign<br />
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* Why are direct sales and Kickstarter taking off now?<br />
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* The importance of audience ownership<br />
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* Pre-launching your Kickstarter campaign<br />
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* Costing out your campaign to make it profitable<br />
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* Shipping tips, tools, and manufacturing recommendations<br />
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* How to plan a six-figure campaign<br />
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You can find Paddy at <a href="https://www.paddyfinn.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">PaddyFinn.com,</a> and his course at <a href="https://www.kickstarteruniversity.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener" title="">KickstarterUniversity.com</a>.<br />
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Transcript of Interview with Paddy Finn<br />
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Joanna: Paddy Finn is the author of science fiction and fantasy novels, the CEO of Penny Dragon Games and Starcane Press, and is a Kickstarter expert. So welcome to the show, Paddy.<br />
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Paddy: It's awesome to be here, Jo. Thanks for having me.<br />](https://us-central1-podcastguru-217d6.cloudfunctions.net/gcf_get_image?image_url=https://www.thecreativepenn.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/CreativePennPodcastButton_1400x1400V2.jpg&width=300&height=300&api_key=xqFmUFX5BHLBTA)