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
Shipping timelines
The standard and variant editions will start shipping in October/November. The hardcover edition will begin fulfilment in Q1 2025, as the copies are handbound and require longer timelines. If you ordered the hardcover and either the standard or variant edition, you will have the option to have the latter delivered first, or have everything sent in one parcel. The books, with few exceptions, ship from the UK. Please note I have no control over shipping prices or import fees, but I will provide options to keep the cost as low as possible. Shipping will be charged separately as fulfilment starts.
Retail
The book will be distributed in bookstores, but this BackerKit campaign is the only way to buy the variant edition and the hardcover edition. If you'd like to see the book at your local bookshop, or you're a retailer, please reach out directly and I will do my best to arrange distribution.
Book signing
Unfortunately, Elle and I live in different continents, so the bookplate is the best way of getting both of our signatures. If you're based in the UK, especially in London, I'm always happy to try and arrange a signing locally, or find a way to sign your copy in person. Common Press and Gosh will be stocking some signed copies. If you're in NYC, I will be signing some copies mid January at Bluestockings Collective, in Brooklyn.
So what does the book actually mean?
Your guess is as good as mine.
What if I hate the book?
It looks pretty on a shelf, you don't have to read it again. And worst case scenario, it's recyclable!