BackerKit FAQ
How does BackerKit crowdfunding work?
Crowdfunding is a collaborative way to bring ideas and projects to life. Project creators post their idea for a project, and backers pledge money to make the project possible. Backers get behind the scenes access and backer-only rewards, which can include exclusive products, special pricing, creative input, content, and more.
To become a backer, select a pledge level that features the reward(s) you would like to receive when the project is successfully completed and make your contribution.
All-or-nothing crowdfunding model: The creator sets a funding goal and a deadline to raise funds. If the project does not meet the goal by the deadline, backers credit cards are not charged and no money changes hands.
Crowdfunding projects can happen at various stages of the creative process. Make sure to check the estimated timeline of when rewards will be delivered. Project creators will keep you updated on the progress toward completion and delivery of your rewards.
Backing a crowdfunding campaign is not the same as purchasing an item from a store. When you back a campaign you are supporting the creation of something new. Rewards are almost always delivered, but are not guaranteed.
When will I be charged for my pledge?
Your payment method will not be charged right away. You will be charged for the amount of your pledge when the campaign ends and the project reaches its funding goal. You will not be charged if the campaign does not reach its funding goal.
What happens after the campaign is over?
The Creator will send out a survey that will ask you for more information about your pledge, your shipping information, additional items you may want to add to your pledge, and collect shipping fees if applicable.
The survey will be sent to the email address we have on file with your pledge.
Any additional payment will be charged when you complete your survey and confirm your order.
Project FAQ
What are the risks and challenges with this campaign?
There are always risks to consider when running a Kickstarter campaign. Anticipated risks include: ensuring the books arrive on time and in pristine condition; ensuring the production of items from the stretch goals aren't a hindrance to meeting production goals, and that shipments of signed copies go out on time. I will overcome these risks with time management, attention to detail, communication, and a strict delivery timeline. That said, I will communicate with you and let you know what's going on and how I plan to address any production or shipment delays.
When can I expect to receive my rewards?
Digital rewards will be available as early as November 2025, barring any unforeseen issues. I will ship all physical rewards, and any extraneous digital rewards, in February 2025. I will keep you apprised of the exact access/shipping dates as the project moves toward completion. Critiques and One-Hour sessions will take place between September and November 2024. I will send out a calendar via survey and/or email once the campaign ends and all pledges have cleared. You must schedule your session within 48 hours of receiving the link.
Is shipping included in the prices?
Shipping is NOT included in pricing. Once your pledge is finalized, and you've completed your survey, it will be applied.
When will I "Meet the Author"?
🩸If you sign up for a one-on-one conversation with me, a link to a calendar will be sent to you via email once your pledge clears so you can schedule your critique session. Scheduling will take place between 24 and 48 hours after the campaign has ended. If you DO NOT schedule your critique within 48 hours, your spot will be forfeited and you WILL NOT receive a refund. 🩸The ONLY exception is if there is an issue with payment on Backerkits' end. In that instance, I will contact you with the link once the issue has been resolved. 🩸There are only ten slots available for this pledge level. I project that one-on-one conversations will occur between 10 October and 17 November 2024. I will not schedule any one-on-one consultations for this campaign after 17 November 2024 because I have to prepare for the holiday season. So please, please, please, make sure you have scheduled and attended your session on or by that date.
When and how will my manuscript be critiqued?
🩸I will critique up to 10k words of your manuscript. The critique will include notes on developmental, line, and copy edits, and proofreading. You MUST submit your document as a .docx file via a Google Drive link. The document MUST be in English. There are only five slots available. 🩸Critiques will begin in October 2024 and end in November 2024. The tentative slots available for critiques are below. I will email you a link to the calendar once your pledge clears so you can schedule your critique session. 🩸Please, be aware that these slots are subject to change at the author's discretion: 13-19 October; 20-26 October; 27 October-2 November; 3-9 November; and 10-16 November. 🩸To secure your slot you MUST schedule your critique within 48 hours from the time the campaign has ended. If you DO NOT schedule your critique within 48 hours, your spot will be forfeited and you WILL NOT receive a refund. 🩸The ONLY exception is if there is an issue with payment on Backerkits' end. In that instance, I will send you the link via email once the issue is resolved.