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
How will digital rewards be shared?
eBooks and bonus chapters will be distributed via BookFunnel Playlists will be shared on Spotify
When will I receive my special edition paperback?
Special edition paperbacks are expected to arrive in mid February (depending on actual production and shipping times.)
Does the pledge tier pricing include shipping?
Important: The Backerkit platform does not collect the shipping cost for your reward at the time of your pledge during the campaign. Instead your shipping will be calculated after the campaign when you fill out a survey and provide your address so that the cost of shipping can be accurately calculated based on your location. If you have concerns about the shipping cost at that time, I’ll be happy to work with you and find a solution. We estimate US packages of a 1-4 books will cost around $6 to ship. International packages will cost between $15-$20 USD. With the addition of add ons or physical rewards such as friendship bracelets, shipping will likely be $2-3 more depending on weight. After the campaign ends, you will be able to let us know of your delivery address, and also to add extra books and options to your pledge, depending on availability. All digital rewards will be available on your BackerKit account.
What if I want to gift the book to someone else?
During the survey time, you'll just need to send me their address and I'll ship it to them!
What if I want to buy more copies to donate to a library?
Great idea! Already have a library in mind? Fantastic! There's an add on for that! Don't have a library in mind? Let me know you want to donate to a library and I'll help you find one :)
Are there any trigger warnings for this book?
Yes! Always protect your mental health and respect your own boundaries please!!! This book includes sex, swearing, alcohol, physical violence, covert operations in the Middle East, negative opinions of organized religion, references to physical and emotional abuse/domestic violence, reference to sexual assault.
What are the tropes?
This is a military romance meets spy thriller. The main trope is friends to lovers where she's his boss, and he falls first. Other tropes include: Forbidden love Everyone can see it but them Choosing between love and career
What are the friendship bracelets made of?
All friendship bracelets are made by hand, by me! I use plastic and metal beads and elastic cording available at most craft stores.
How big is the book?
The trim size is 6x9 inches. Skylark is 460 pages long.