Social media can be a very effective tool for sharing your campaign, however if there’s one platform you use in particular, focus your efforts and attentions here rather than creating new accounts across lots of different platforms. On Twitter, engag
One-to-one is the way forward. Direct contact with people is the most effective method, and the likelihood is that this will be done by emailing (though direct messaging on Facebook or on LinkedIn and elsewhere can work too). Emailing people on an in
Your submission should resemble the back cover blurb that would go on your book. Of course it’s important to convey what happens, but it’s equally important to get to the heart of what makes your book extraordinary: why does it need to exist?. So, wh
Creating great rewards can really boost your campaign and make your life a whole lot easier. It is also where you can let your imagination run riot. A good reward is cheap and easy to deliver but has a uniqueness and use or fun factor that will attr
Crowdfunding is a worthwhile process that requires commitment and time. Authors who are comfortable with self-promotion and are proactive in securing pledges will find their campaigns are more likely to be successful. A detailed campaign plan will al
On average, a project will take 3-6 months to fund. Every project is different, and depends largely on how much work and promotion the author does. Remember that kickstarting a campaign which has hit a standstill can be difficult, so keep working on
Congratulations on funding your campaign. First things first, a small celebration. Profits over 100% are split 50/50 between the author and Unbound so the higher the percentage, the more money you make. The pledge levels will stay open and new suppor