tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907998473923142657.post5431412772564259111..comments2024-01-10T20:19:41.551-06:00Comments on Letters & Journals: Letter & Journals UpdateJackie Flahertyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01281805627413757188noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907998473923142657.post-9152297550241297632014-02-02T22:44:42.475-06:002014-02-02T22:44:42.475-06:00As someone who's helped raise over $60K for va...As someone who's helped raise over $60K for various Kickstarter projects my advice is to keep tangible rewards to as few as possible (to avoid surprise costs) and to keep each reward level unique instead of just building on each other. <br /><br />Non-tangible rewards ideas: <br /><br />Donor names in print as co-publishers or sponsors in the magazine.<br /><br />Personal mentions/shoutouts via social media<br /><br />The ability to submit a small feature to be included in the first issue<br /><br />Advertising/promotional space in the first issue<br /><br />Low-cost tangibles<br />Branded Pens<br />Branded Bookmarks<br />Branded Magnets<br /><br />Best of luck!Mary-Liz Murrayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09562599770629614193noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907998473923142657.post-71886062777743221742014-01-24T17:41:00.677-06:002014-01-24T17:41:00.677-06:00Thanks to each of you for your great ideas posted ...Thanks to each of you for your great ideas posted here, on Facebook and in your emails. I really appreciate your input, ideas and, especially, your love for this project. Will have more info as we get closer to making this happen with Kickstarter.<br /><br />THANK YOU!Jackie Flahertyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01281805627413757188noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907998473923142657.post-68752132806420595702014-01-24T15:49:13.174-06:002014-01-24T15:49:13.174-06:00Here's my .02. Have you done the research on ...Here's my .02. Have you done the research on what the first run will cost you (qty/price). I'm pretty sure you have.<br /><br />Most Kickstarter projects I've backed (over 50) and that have been successful have one thing in common. Don't over shoot the monies needed.<br /><br />The main thing I am interested in is the magazine. So many people try to get gimicky on add-on levels. "if we raise another $2000 we'll toss in an egg beater"<br /><br />If anything just make bundles.<br /><br />Examples:<br />Lower level - cards<br />lower mid - cards/hand written postcard<br />mid - stamp<br />mid high - stamp/cards<br />high - mag<br />premium - everything<br /><br />I would be happy to fund this project.Derrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14672623290156513181noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907998473923142657.post-62527607564648862202014-01-21T22:22:52.518-06:002014-01-21T22:22:52.518-06:00A branded magazine case similar to what you used t...A branded magazine case similar to what you used to be able to find for NatGeo ones to keep a dozen or so might be a good idea. Or a case more like a branded binder for several magazines similar to what some libraries store their's in. Basically something that helps keep the "collection" together and makes it feel premium. I'm thinking of the appeal of a box set kind of thing.<br /><br />Maybe at a certain funding level a personal page handwritten letter?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07853984033590551884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907998473923142657.post-84760861119054935032014-01-21T03:57:28.577-06:002014-01-21T03:57:28.577-06:00you might check out the incentives offered by Lett...you might check out the incentives offered by Letters of Note, since I assume that was aiming at similar audience<br /><br />http://unbound.co.uk/books/letters-of-note<br /><br />Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03443252032582397270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907998473923142657.post-64154707394292627172014-01-20T19:13:45.580-06:002014-01-20T19:13:45.580-06:00Great idea. I have seen some really cool ideas on...Great idea. I have seen some really cool ideas on Kickstarter. I agree a copy of the first magazine is a must,need to think on what other things would add some spark to get people to donate. Hesterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14301257053062168814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6907998473923142657.post-85127025198423403802014-01-20T14:12:20.291-06:002014-01-20T14:12:20.291-06:00The first issue of the magazine would be a good on...The first issue of the magazine would be a good one and possibly a years worth for those who donate quite a bit more. I don't know how often you're planning to publish, of course, so that may not work. <br /><br />Good luck! I'm looking forward to reading the magazine and to seeing the kickstarter campaigne.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com