[RECORDED LIVE AT AUTHOR NATION 2024 - LAS VEGAS]

Oriana Leckert is the Head of Publishing at Kickstarter, where she serves as a literary industry expert, crowdfunding consultant, and champion for creators. With over $300 million pledged to publishing projects on Kickstarter, Oriana helps authors navigate the platform's potential for building communities and creating unique literary experiences.

In this episode:

Understanding Kickstarter's role in publishing projects
Essential steps for launching a successful campaign
How to leverage existing audiences for crowdfunding success
Creating compelling rewards for backers
Campaign funding mechanics and timeline basics

Resources mentioned:

Kickstarter Creator Resources: https://www.kickstarter.com/creators/publishing
Kickstarter Launch Support Team: https://help.kickstarter.com/hc/en-us

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Website: https://www.kickstarter.com/publishing
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Oriana Leckert of Kickstarter - Kickstart Your Book: Secrets of Crowdfunding Success (Live at Author Nation 2024)